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Reflective practice is a means by which to improve consistency between espoused theories and theories-in-use. Theories-in-use are evidenced by behavior. Espoused theories refer to the theory that an actor believes to be operating from. All theories rest on assumptions. Development of critical consciousness requires an assessment of assumptions made by a theory relative to one’s personal values.

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Brown, J.D. (2019). Theories of Learning. In: Reflective Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy in a Diverse Society. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24505-4_2

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