Author Question: When outcome goals are structured in an imprecise manner as exemplified by the statement, I want to ... (Read 62 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

When outcome goals are structured in an imprecise manner as exemplified by the statement, I want to feel better about my life,

a. both the helper and client have a clear understanding of what is to be accomplished.
b. this permits the helper to address the client's concerns directly and reduces tangential efforts.
c. assessing progress toward the desired results will be based on subjective inference rather than objective measurement.
d. selection of viable techniques and strategies is enhanced.

Question 2

All EXCEPT which of the following are true about the conceptualization of client issues?

a. Conceptualization of client issues occurs quickly in sessions with competent and experienced helpers.
b. After the first session, helpers formulate hypotheses about the client, the client's world, and the client's concerns.
c. Initial hunches about the client, the client's world, and the client's issues will be modified in subsequent sessions.
d. Helpers will acknowledge and discard mistaken hunches.