In Solution-Oriented Therapy, Goals Are Stated in Positive, Observable, Solution-Based

question 2

Multiple Choice

In solution-oriented therapy, goals are stated in positive, observable, solution-based terms. Which of the following is NOT a good example of a solution-based goal?

• A) Increase periods of enjoyable activity, social interaction, and hope for future
• B) Increase frequency of couple's emotionally intimate conversations
• C) Increase cooperation and pro-social activities
• D) All of these are good examples of solution-oriented goals

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Definitions:

Retirement Planning

The process of determining retirement income goals and the actions and decisions necessary to achieve those goals.

Same-Gender Couples

Romantic or sexual partnerships between two individuals of the same sex, increasingly recognized in the context of legal rights, marriage, and family planning.

Ego Transcendence

The psychological state in which an individual surpasses their own self-focused needs and desires, often leading to a sense of connection with a larger reality.

Physical Limitations

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