In Your Work as a Reality Therapist with a 14-Year-Old

question 56

Multiple Choice

In your work as a reality therapist with a 14-year-old conduct-disordered adolescent,all she seems to do is complain profanely about the "raw deal" she has gotten from her parents,siblings,teachers,and the police.She is quite invested in blaming others for her current situation.In addition to attempting to establish a personal and supportive therapeutic relationship,what would you want to do next?

• A)Help her make a plan for changing her behavior and committing to it.
• B)Explore her past experiences of having gotten a raw deal and what that has meant to her.
• C)Confront her with value judgments about her behavior and its likelihood of continued failure.
• D)Help her to evaluate her present behavior and decide whether it is hurting herself and/or others.

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Definitions:

Shared Assumptions

The common beliefs or perceptions held by members of a group, organization, or culture, which influence their behavior and decision-making processes.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or organization.

Cultural Symbols

Items, symbols, or insignias that embody particular concepts, principles, or customs within a society.

Shared Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are commonly exhibited by members of a group, stemming from shared norms, values, or beliefs.