The Clinical Conversation Has an Outer, Middle and Inner Layer

question 3

Multiple Choice

The clinical conversation has an outer, middle and inner layer or circle. Which of the following statements about circles of conversation is TRUE?

• A)It is important that the clinician use questions to quickly enter into the inner circle of information gathering.
• B)Outer circle exploration often focuses on information; middle circle exploration may elicit complicated feelings and meanings.
• C)Levels of conversation and exploration are discrete and follow one after the other.
• D)Unless the clinician and client move to inner circle conversation, they won't be able to get important work done.
• E)All of the above

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