The Client Comes in for Help and Seems to Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client comes in for help and seems to be overwhelmed by multiple problems. It would be best to

• A) confront the client to look at the discrepancies and distortions in his or her problems.
• B) help the client create appropriate goals to deal with many issues simultaneously.
• C) encourage the client to gain a focus by exploring key issues in terms of experiences, feelings, and behaviors.
• D) identify and assess action strategies to pursue resolutions to his or her numerous problems.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Cognitions

Thoughts or mental patterns that are inclined towards hostility or the endorsement of aggressive behaviors.

Psychopathic

Related to, or characterized by, psychopathy, which is a personality disorder marked by enduring antisocial behavior, diminished empathy, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

Undercontrolled

Describes individuals or behaviors that exhibit a lack of self-control or regulation, often resulting in impulsivity or difficulty adhering to social norms.

Overcontrolled

Referring to a behavioral characteristic where an individual might excessively regulate or suppress their emotions and impulses.