One of the Best Ways to Evaluate the Success of an Initial

question 28

Multiple Choice

One of the best ways to evaluate the success of an initial interview is for therapists to ask themselves: ​

• A)"Was I able to create a corrective emotional experience for my client?"
• B)"Do I feel like I made contact with this person and have a genuine feeling for who he or she is?"
• C)"Was I able to listen to my client without responding emotionally to his/her experience?"
• D)"Did I identify all of the client's recurrent themes?"

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Definitions:

Increased Arousal

An increased level of awareness and physical preparedness for action, frequently linked to stress or anxiety.

Reduced Responsiveness

A decrease in the usual reaction to external stimuli, often seen in various neurological or psychological conditions.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Pathway

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates many body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological and psychological changes that prepare the individual to deal with stressors.