Meichenbaum as Cited in Kleinke, 1994 Notes That When the Helping

question 6

Multiple Choice

Meichenbaum as cited in Kleinke, 1994 notes that when the helping relationship is at its optimal, the timing of a problem-focused response should be such that:

• A) the client can "take in" the advice or alternative being offered.
• B) the client would not feel "put down" by the solution being offered.
• C) the client will be ready to act on the solution being offered.
• D) the client is "one step ahead" of the solution being offered.

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Definitions:

Pace

The speed or rate at which something happens or is done.

Feedback

Information provided about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.

Group Interaction

The process of communication and interaction that takes place among members of a group, influencing dynamics, decision-making, and individual behavior.

External View

Looking at a situation or problem from an outsider's perspective, which can help in understanding the broader context or seeing solutions not apparent from an internal viewpoint.