1. In Chapter 18 of McEwen & Wills (2007) speak to the importance of the link between research and theory, citing both advantages and problems of theory-linked research. Research is linked to theory development through two general classes of research activities and their purposes: theory generation and theory validation. Briefly describe how the research processes behind these differ in relation to the clinical problem, research purpose, research problem, research hypotheses and research design.
2. In Chapter 18 of McEwen & Wills (2007) describe the types of theory and corresponding research. Think of examples for each type of theory from your readings in the McEwen and Wills text.