Which Communication Style Would Be Most Effective to Use During

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which communication style would be most effective to use during an assessment interview with an adult Native American patient?

• A) Open and friendly;ask direct questions;touch the patient occasionally for reassurance.
• B) Frequent nonverbal behaviors such as gestures,smiles,and making a wry face to express negatives.
• C) Soft voice;break eye contact occasionally;general leads and reflective techniques.
• D) Loud voice;unbroken eye contact;minimal gestures;direct questions.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in ways not immediately accessible to introspection.

Past History

Past history is a record or account of events, actions, or conditions that happened in the past.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be directly seen and measured by others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.