Using programmed learning to develop helping skills reduces the need for practice of new skills.
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Interviewing includes listening and action skills.
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The most influential psychotherapists of modern times is Donald Meichenbaum.
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Social justice refers to efforts to prevent social problems, as well as the remediation of them.
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Effective listening can help clients find new meaning in their lives.
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When working with resistant clients from other cultures: (c)
A) Interviewers should be aware that argumentation is often highly
effective when used with discretion.
B) Interviewers should be careful never to confront or challenge.
C) Interviewers should be aware that reasons for resistance differ from
culture to culture; it is therefore important to discuss cultural and
acculturation issues.
Because it is common for anyone to experience some reluctance, resistance, and discomfort at being interviewed, effective interviewers:
A) Know how to ignore these dynamics and continue to move forward
smoothly through the phases.
B) Are careful not to argue with clients and make every effort to turn
resistance to advantage.
C) Never experience negative feelings in response to client resistance.
D) Tell clients this so the process is normalized, then proceed with the
interview.
When clients have difficulty preparing to act on a problem during the contemplation stage:
A) The previous stage, precontemplation, should be repeated.
B) Reflection of feeling should be used to uncover feelings that are
blocking action.
C) It means they are not ready, and should not be pushed.
D) More action oriented skills such as confrontation and information
giving can be used to challenge their ambivalence.
Lack of cooperation at a particular phase most likely indicates:
A) The client's need for self-protection and day-to-day continuity.
B) Lack of motivation.
C) Interviewer/client incompatibility.
D) Lack of interviewer skill.
Management of interviewer feelings in response to client resistance is especially important during which stage?
A) Contemplation
B) Action
C) Precontemplation
D) Maintenance
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