Which of the Following Is Not Congruent with a Strengths-Based

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not congruent with a strengths-based practice tenet?

• A)Practitioners regard clients from a view of possibility and a belief in their capacity to grow.
• B)Resistance and noncompliance in working toward goals may be indicative of strengths that were beneficial to clients in other settings.
• C)Practitioners look for problems rather than possibility.
• D)Even when interventions do not produce the desired results, practitioners maintain a respectful attitude in their communication and interactions with the client.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

Main biological clock; located in the hypothalamus. Important in setting circadian rhythms.

Pineal Gland

Endocrine gland located in the brain.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions and drives.