You Are Working with a Client Who Appears to Be

question 30

Multiple Choice

You are working with a client who appears to be overeating due to stress, but the client is resistant to trying to understand what factors are contributing to her stress. She is refusing to address the topic of stress management during the counseling session. What could you say to this client to attempt to address your client's stress levels?

• A) You need to stop being resistant. If you are not honest with me about what is causing your stress, you will never be able to make changes.
• B) OK, what is really going on here?
• C) It appears that stress is hampering your ability to make changes. Would you be interested in looking at some self-help books or Internet sites?
• D) If you refuse to address this issue, I will no longer be able to work with you.
• E) It appears that stress is hampering your ability to make changes. Would you like to explore ways to reduce the amount of stress you are experiencing?

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Definitions:

Milgram's Study

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s, which explored obedience to authority figures.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking someone into believing something that is not true.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring participants are fully aware of the research procedures, risks, benefits, and their rights before agreeing to participate.

Debriefing Session

A meeting where participants are informed about the full purpose and procedures of an experiment after it takes place.