As Distinct from Normal Communication, Clinicians Attempt to Avoid Subtle

question 26

Multiple Choice

As distinct from normal communication, clinicians attempt to avoid subtle communication problems by

• A) maximizing the clarity of the messages they sent to their clients and by clarifying the messages received from them.
• B) carefully repeating what the client says.
• C) using jargon as a shorthand to reassure the client that the clinician knows what is going on.
• D) never asking direct questions or indicating they don't understand what is being conveyed.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Thinking

Abstract thinking is the ability to consider concepts, understand complex ideas, and apply problem-solving strategies beyond the concrete and immediate.

Cognitive Development

refers to the processes by which thinking evolves, including acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge and information.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, typically developed in infancy.