Diagnostic variance among counselors and counselor trainees

Danica G. Hays; Amy L. Mcleod; Elizabeth Prosek

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Diagnostic variance among counselors and counselor trainees

Danica G. Hays, Amy L. Mcleod, Elizabeth Prosek

Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education

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This study, based on grounded theory, explored aspects of diagnostic variance in the clinical decision-making process among 41 counselors and counselor trainees. As such, this article discusses the various forms of diagnostic variance and the cognitive information-processing tools used by practitioners, to highlight an evolving theory of how helping professionals vary in their clinical decision making. Implications for practice, training and future research are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3-14
Number of pages	12
Journal	Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development
Volume	42
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0748175609333559
State	Published - Apr 2009

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology (miscellaneous)

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