Steve Is a Middle-Aged,recently Unemployed,and Divorced Nonresidential Father of Three

question 45

Multiple Choice

Steve is a middle-aged,recently unemployed,and divorced nonresidential father of three children who presents with considerable depression,hopelessness,and lethargy.His main complaint is that he is not able to get out of bed in the morning.A narrative therapist is most likely to begin therapy by:

• A)tracing back the roots of his depression.
• B)deconstructing the power of dominant discourses.
• C)listening for and identifying exceptions to his problem.
• D)by asking the miracle question.

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Definitions:

Testamentary Capacity

The legal competence of an individual to make a will, including the understanding of the nature of the document, the assets to be disposed of, and the identity of the beneficiaries.

Sound Mind

A state of mental capacity in which an individual can effectively understand and manage their affairs.

Lucid Period

A temporary phase of clear-mindedness or rationality that interrupts a longer period of impaired mental state.

Will Substitutes

Non-probate methods for transferring assets upon death, such as trusts, joint tenancies, and payable-on-death accounts, designed to avoid the probate process.