All of the Following Statements About Silence Are Accurate EXCEPT

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about silence are accurate EXCEPT:

• A) Silence creates an appropriate space for self-reflection.
• B) Each social worker will have a different level of comfort with silence.
• C) The context of the helping situation determines the appropriate length of silence.
• D) Silence always means that the social worker has made a mistake that has the potential to hinder the therapeutic alliance.

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Definitions:

Task Cohesion

Refers to the degree to which members of a group or team work together towards a common goal or task.

Team Performance

The effectiveness and efficiency of a group working together towards common goals, often measured by the combined outcomes of individual members' contributions.

Intrateam Communication

The exchange of information, thoughts, and ideas within a team, crucial for its coordination, performance, and cohesion.

Conceptualizing

The process of defining, elaborating, and understanding concepts or complex ideas by breaking them down into simpler parts for better analysis.