The Primary Purpose of an Interview Is to

question 11

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of an interview is to

• A)help reduce a client's emotional distress
• B)promote behavior change
• C)work through crises
• D)obtain relevant information and determine the interviewee's problem

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Definitions:

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.

Identification

The process of establishing or describing the identity of something or someone.

Sublimation

A psychological mechanism by which impulses or fantasies that society deems unacceptable are converted into actions or behaviors that are considered acceptable.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces their true feelings perceived as unacceptable with their opposite.