You Are Working with a Client and Notice the Majority

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. After you acknowledge your client's feelings, what should you do?

• A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
• B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• C) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
• D) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.
• E) Place a referral to a psychotherapist.

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Definitions:

Embezzlement

The act of dishonestly withholding assets for the purpose of conversion of such assets, by one or more individuals to whom the assets were entrusted.

Perceptually Exaggerating

The cognitive bias or tendency to overestimate the significance or size of an object, event, or outcome.

Newly Obtained Information

Information that has recently been acquired, offering up-to-date insights or knowledge that was not previously known.

Old Friend

A person with whom one has had a friendship for a long period of time, often sharing numerous memories and experiences.