When Your Expert Opinion Conflicts with Your Client's Perspective, It's

question 27

Multiple Choice

When your expert opinion conflicts with your client's perspective, it's good practice to:

• A) Defer to your client, at least initially
• B) Acknowledge the differences, but emphasize your expertise and authority
• C) Openly argue with your client
• D) Submit to your client for the duration of therapy
• E) Refer your client to another provider

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by persistent sadness and lack of interest in activities, without the manic episodes found in bipolar disorder.

Antidepressants

Medications designed to treat symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry, often affecting serotonin and dopamine levels.

Cognitive Disturbance

Involves a disruption or dysfunction in cognitive processes, leading to impaired reasoning, perception, memory, or learning.

Delirium

A rapidly developing, acute disturbance in attention and orientation that makes it very difficult to concentrate and think in a clear and organized manner.