For an Adolescent Engaging in Risky Behavior (E

question 18

Multiple Choice

For an adolescent engaging in risky behavior (e.g. ,alcohol use) ,one strategy that counselors can use is to introduce dissonance into the discussion.Before a counselor can do so effectively,she must

• A)provide factual data on the risks of alcohol use.
• B)interview the teen about his or her beliefs about risky behavior.
• C)establish a reward system for good behavior.
• D)determine the extent of the adolescent's participation in deviant behavior.

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