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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