In Terms of Emotional Support Strategies, What Is the Goal

question 23

Multiple Choice

In terms of emotional support strategies, what is the goal of communicating your intentions clearly?

• A) to protect the other person's self esteem
• B) to encourage and praise the other person
• C) to help the other person develop a deeper understanding of the problem so they take on the task of solving or coping with it
• D) to intensify the perceived sincerity of your response by emphasizing your desire to help solve the problem for the other person
• E) to ensure that the person in distress knows you want to help.

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