Term ID: T1910

Guided Discovery

/guided-discovery/
An educational and therapeutic technique where facilitators help individuals discover insights and solutions through structured questioning and exploration rather than direct instruction or interpretation.
Example: Therapists helping clients recognize thought patterns by asking guided questions that lead to personal insights rather than directly pointing out cognitive distortions.

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Reference: Beck et al. (1979)