Who is regarded as the chief exponent of eclectic counselling?
2018
Who is regarded as the chief exponent of eclectic counselling?
- A.
F. C. Thorne
- B.
Carl Rogers
- C.
E. G. Williamson
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: A
Concept
Eclectic counselling combines directive and non-directive approaches. It selects techniques flexibly according to the counselee’s needs and the situation rather than following only one school.
Application
F. C. Thorne is recognized as the chief exponent of eclectic counselling. His approach integrates suitable elements of directive and non-directive counselling according to the case.
Contrast
Carl Rogers is associated with client-centred, non-directive counselling.
E. G. Williamson is associated with directive, counsellor-centred counselling.
The attribution is established, so ‘None of these’ does not apply.
Cross-check
The standard associations are:
Scholar | Counselling approach |
|---|---|
Carl Rogers | Non-directive |
E. G. Williamson | Directive |
F. C. Thorne | Eclectic |
Result
The chief exponent of eclectic counselling is F. C. Thorne.