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:

Preconscious

Part of Freud's theory of the mind, referring to the thoughts and feelings not presently in conscious awareness but that can be accessed easily.

Cognitive Factors

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Kelly

Referring to George Kelly, a psychologist known for his personal construct theory which posits that individuals interpret the world through their own constructs.

Life Narrative

The story of a person's life, told by themselves or another, highlighting significant events and experiences.