The Opening Statement of the Therapist Should Consist Of

question 17

Multiple Choice

The opening statement of the therapist should consist of:

• A) A direct inquiry about the referral source.
• B) Reassurance that the client's problems will be solved.
• C) A direct inquiry into the client's concerns.
• D) A statement about therapist theoretical orientation.
• E) Nothing, the therapist should stay silent and let the client talk first.

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Definitions:

Thermal Energy

The internal energy present in a system due to the random movements of its molecules or atoms.

Conduction

The process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential.

Phaneritic Texture

A texture of igneous rocks characterized by large, visible crystals, indicative of slow cooling magma.

Trapped Gas

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