Following is a brief client-interview exchange.
Client: I felt like my cabin was the most cohesive group in camp. Yet, I felt some personal problems at the time. I wanted to become a therapist and wondered if I wasn't simply being selfish and using my ability to help others as a way to avoid myself.
The following counselor responses are in reaction to the client. Indicate which are attending and which are nonattending.
In all of these examples, we can assume
A) the attending responses were the best.
B) the nonattending responses were the best.
C) quality would depend on the situation.
D) the attending responses were the best; quality would depend on the situation.

Question

Following is a brief client-interview exchange.
Client:  I felt like my cabin was the most cohesive group in camp. Yet, I felt some personal problems at the time. I wanted to become a therapist and wondered if I wasn't simply being selfish and using my ability to help others as a way to avoid myself.
The following counselor responses are in reaction to the client. Indicate which are attending and which are nonattending.
In all of these examples, we can assume
A) the attending responses were the best.
B) the nonattending responses were the best.
C) quality would depend on the situation.
D) the attending responses were the best; quality would depend on the situation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The quality of attending or nonattending responses depends on the specific context and needs of the client in the situation.

Following Is a Brief Client-Interview Exchange