Michael Is Seeking Counseling Because He Is Lonely and Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Michael is seeking counseling because he is lonely and is looking for ways to meet people. You suggest various places to meet others, yet each suggestion is met with a "Yes, but" response. Frustrated, you sense that you are working harder than Michael to generate solutions. You should

• A) tell him how frustrated and discouraged you feel.
• B) renegotiate with the client what he wants.
• C) continue to suggest other alternatives until Michael reacts positively.
• D) refer the client to another person who may offer better suggestions.

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which a person becomes less sensitive to a stimulus after prolonged exposure.

Signal Detector

A device or system designed to detect the presence of, or changes in, physical or other indicators, often used in the context of safety or communication systems.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.