Which of the Following Intents Should Nutrition Counselors Use to Help

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intents should nutrition counselors use to help their clients see their situation differently or take a different course of action?

• A) Acknowledge
• B) Explore
• C) Challenge
• D) Empathize
• E) Self-disclose

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Definitions:

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial for understanding others’ perspectives and for problem-solving.

Formal Operations

Formal operations is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Operational Stage

This term combines aspects of Piaget's concrete operational and formal operational stages, but correctly, it's the formal operational stage, where adolescents and adults think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A cognitive developmental stage in Piaget's theory, occurring around 12 to 18 months, where infants experiment with new activities and explore the outcomes.