The Best Way for a Therapist to Demonstrate His/her Understanding

question 10

Multiple Choice

The best way for a therapist to demonstrate his/her understanding of the client's experience is: ​

• A)to say "I hear you."
• B)to say "I know just what you mean."
• C)to say "I understand completely."
• D)articulating the central meaning of what the client has said.

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Definitions:

Contingency Of Reinforcement

The relationship between behavior and its consequence, indicating that a certain action will result in a specific outcome.

Consequence

The result or outcome of an action or condition.

Behavioral Modification

The use of learning techniques such as conditioning to change or alter behaviors in a desired way.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that posits individuals learn behaviors through observing and imitating others, as well as through the rewards and punishments associated with these behaviors.