A Client States, "We've Been Married for Five Years and Have

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client states, "We've been married for five years and have fought from the first day. We can't seem to agree on anything." Which of the following questions would invite expanded expression from the client about his or her marriage life?

• A)​Have you ever tried marriage counselling before this?
• B)​Do you have any children?
• C)​Is it your spouse who usually initiates the fights?
• D)​What are your fights usually about?

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The process by which individuals change their behavior to align with the group due to the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals within a group share and mirror the emotional states of each other.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically performing better on simple or practiced tasks.

Laughing

The involuntary reaction consisting of rhythmical, often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system, frequently a response to humor.