Combining elements from different theories in describing phenomena or in designing interventions. The essence of the eclectic approach is combining elements of different theories without necessarily trying to reconcile or integrate other elements of those theories.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2025). Eclectic approach in science. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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