Following an Initial Phone Contact, the Chances That a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

Following an initial phone contact, the chances that a client will not show up for the first appointment are far greater if the therapist: ​

• A)does not solicit a concrete promise from the client to show up.
• B)does not specifically address the client's serious commitment to beginning therapy.
• C)does not convey their suspicion that the client really isn't genuinely committed to starting treatment.
• D)does not acknowledge potential indecision and uncertain commitment through non-defensive dialogue.

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Definitions:

Collective Cultures

Societies or groups that prioritize the goals, values, and wellbeing of the community over individual achievements and desires.

Equity Principles

Guidelines that ensure fairness and justice within processes, distributions, or treatments in various contexts.

Interactional Unfairness

The perception that the interpersonal treatment one receives is disrespectful or lacks dignity, often in the context of decision-making.

Equity Theory

A principle suggesting that individuals are motivated by fairness in their relationships, impacting their work attitude and behaviors.