Which of the Following Is a Cognitive Strategy for Treating

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cognitive strategy for treating clients with schizophrenia?

• A)Teaching family members normal patterns of communication
• B)Training the client to attend to, and perceive, the subtleties of communication
• C)Teaching patients ways of disputing their delusional beliefs or hallucinatory experiences
• D)Removing the client from the stressful settings where communication is difficult

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Definitions:

Back-Channel Feedback

The small vocal and visual comments a listener makes while a speaker is talking, without taking over the speaking turn. This includes responses such as “Yeah,” “Huh?” “M-hmn,” head nods, brief smiles, and completions of the speaker’s words. Back-channel feedback is crucial to coordinate conversation smoothly.

Paralanguage

All the vocal aspects of speech other than words, including loudness, pitch, speed of speaking, pauses, sighs, laughter, and so on.

Paralinguistic Signals

Non-verbal cues used in communication that accompany speech, such as tone of voice, pitch, speed, and pauses, which can affect the interpretation of the message.

Verbal Cues

Elements in spoken language, such as tone, pace, and volume, that convey meaning beyond the words themselves.