Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Statement to Make

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate statement to make if a practitioner wants to roll with resistance?

• A) "I can see you're having trouble deciding between spending time studying and hanging out with your friends. Your parents have a point though about studying hard so you can get into a good college."
• B) "I can see you're having trouble deciding between spending time studying and hanging out with your friends. Is there any part in your parents' position about studying that makes sense to you?"
• C) "I can see you're having trouble deciding between spending time studying and hanging out with your friends. Maybe you should study first and then hang out with your friends."
• D) "I can see you're having trouble deciding between spending time studying and hanging out with your friends. However, your friends really are a bad influence on you."

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Definitions:

Scripted Routines

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Universals

Characteristics or elements that are common to all human cultures, societies, or languages, often considered innate features of human nature.

Baumrind

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Permissive Parents

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