When a Helper Would Like the Client to Listen to Him/herself

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a helper would like the client to listen to him/herself in order to break the client's chain of thinking,what questions would be best suited to ask?

• A)I don't understand what you are saying,can you please repeat that
• B)Are you saying that… ?
• C)Let me see if I've understood
• D)I guess that you are saying…

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Definitions:

Power Distance Orientation

Refers to the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Leadership Outcomes

The results or impacts that are achieved as a direct consequence of a leader's actions, strategies, and interactions within an organization.

Upward Leadership

A leadership approach where individuals within an organization influence and lead their superiors or higher-level executives through suggestions, feedback, or by setting an example.

Influence

Is a behavioral response to the exercise of power.