Eclectic means to select from different sources what seems to be the best or the most desirable features. In psychology, eclectic refers to selecting, combining, and using different techniques from various theories in psychotherapy (talk therapy). Psychology is the study and profession concerning behavior and the related functions and processes of both the mind and body, in human and non-human animals. Eclectic comes from the Greek word "eklektikos" meaning "selecting."

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