Quantitative Research in Counseling

question 19

Multiple Choice

Quantitative research in counseling:

• A) assures that most clients will respond to clinical interventions in similar ways.
• B) measures the experiences of clients in ways that can be shared with others.
• C) prevents counselors from exercising creativity in their counseling sessions.
• D) is dictated by managed-care companies to justify reimbursement for sessions.

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Definitions:

Precontemplation Stage

The phase in which an individual is not yet considering change or is unaware of their need for change.

Assessing Motivation

Assessing motivation involves evaluating the driving forces behind an individual's actions, desires, and willingness to achieve goals or undertake tasks.

Lack Of Awareness

A state where an individual or group does not possess knowledge or understanding of certain issues, facts, or sensitivities, which can lead to misunderstandings or inappropriate actions.

SOAP Notes

A method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient's chart, including Subjective information, Objective data, Assessment, and the Plan for care.