Which of the following is true about communication skills?
A. Communication skills are necessary but not sufficient for successful therapy
B. Communication skills are necessary and sufficient for successful therapy
C. Communication skills are generally a technical aspect of therapy
D. Communication skills are the magic bullet of the helping profession.
Question 2
Read the following and answer the question.
HELPER: The other day you talked about having it out with her-- though that might be too strong a term. But just now you mentioned something about being reasonable with her. Tell me how these two things are different.
CLIENT (pausing): Well, I think you might be witnessing a case of cold feet. She's a very strong woman.
How is the counselor using the probe?
A. To help achieve concreteness and clarity
B. To challenge the client and help them self-challenge
C. To explore the client's intentions
D. To help the client get a balanced view of problem situations and opportunities
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
True Forget-Me-Not
Communication during assessment
Communication throughout the nursing process
Therapeutic Communication Skills
Human Communication: The Basic Course, 14th Edition