Jane Assumes That Most People Don't Want to Change and That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jane assumes that most people don't want to change and that the best way to get through the client's resistance is to employ very directive and highly confrontational techniques. Holding these beliefs, she

• A) is ineffective in helping others and should leave the field.
• B) may have worked with resistant clients over the years and may be generalizing that behavior to all clients.
• C) will be more successful than if she adopted a less directive approach.
• D) is rigidly holding these assumptions and will be unable to modify them.

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