Unit 1 Non-Therapeutic Techniques

Question 1

Stereotyping

Answer 1

Offering generalized and oversimplified beliefs about groups of people, categorizes clients and negate their uniqueness as individuals

Question 2

Agreeing

Answer 2

Indicating agreement with a client

Question 3

Disagreeing

Answer 3

Opposing the client’s ideas

Question 4

Being defensive

Answer 4

Attempting to protect something or someone from negative comments

Question 5

Challenging

Answer 5

Demanding proof from the client

Question 6

Probing

Answer 6

Persistent questioning of the client, asking why may place the client in a defensive position, encourages rationalizations

Question 7

Giving advice

Answer 7

Telling the client what to do

Question 8

Rejecting

Answer 8

Refusing to consider or showing contempt for the client’s ideas or behaviors

Question 9

Changing the subject

Answer 9

Introducting an unrelated topic

Question 10

Unwarrented (false) reassurance

Answer 10

Using cliches or comforting statements to reassure client, minimizes client’s concerns

Question 11

Passing judgment

Answer 11

Giving opinions and approving or disapproving of client behavior