A Helper Has the Sense That the Client Is Not

question 17

Multiple Choice

A helper has the sense that the client is not making wise decisions about her current romantic relationship,and tends to believe that the client will never be able to appreciate the thoughts and feelings of her partner.The client would like to stay with her current partner and says they are generally doing well,but that they are having communication problems about household chores.What is the best approach for the helper to take?

• A)Attend to the client's strengths and misused opportunities.
• B)Transfer the client.
• C)Evaluate the client for personality disorders.
• D)Ask the client to leave her partner.

Recognize the structure of the classic three-stage information-processing model (sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory).

Distinguish between different types of memory (implicit, explicit, short-term, working, long-term, sensory).

Identify the processes involved in memory (encoding, storage, retrieval).

Describe the differences between automatic and effortful processing and their impact on memory.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by being presented as a consequence of that behavior.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of an event happening, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Response

A reaction by an organism or system to a specific stimulus or situation.

Quality of Reinforcement

Refers to how effective a reward or punishment is in strengthening or weakening a behavior.