Efforts to Establish and Maintain a Good Working Relationship with Clients

question 40

Multiple Choice

Efforts to establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients are important for all therapists. In group therapy, there are numerous relationships, between each client and therapist, as well as among clients. The totality of all these relationships is referred to as _______.

• A) therapeutic alliance
• B) group cohesion
• C) psychotherapy
• D) systems bond

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Definitions:

Achievement

The successful accomplishment of a task, goal, or challenge through effort, skill, or courage.

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or anxiety that interfere with daily activities.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious motives that influence a person's behavior, often measured through projective tests rather than self-report questionnaires.

Family Environment

The overall conditions and dynamics within a family unit, including relationships, communication patterns, and the emotional atmosphere, which influence individual development and behavior.