According to Mischel, You Need to Know How a Person

question 79

True/False

According to Mischel, you need to know how a person construes the situation and the person's if…then profile if you want to accurately predict his or her behavior.

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Definitions:

Miracle Question

A technique used in solution-focused therapy where clients are asked to imagine waking up and having their problem solved, to help them envision the steps needed for change.

Solution Oriented Therapist

A therapist who focuses on identifying and leveraging a client's strengths and resources to find solutions to their problems, rather than focusing on past issues.

Patient Questioning

A method used by healthcare providers to gather information from a patient about their health status, symptoms, and medical history.

Solution-Focused Therapists

Therapists who practice a short-term approach focusing on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hopes for the future.