In the motivational interviewing approach, the focus of a social worker is on:
A)the offender who has harmed his or her client.
B)a client who has been wronged by a person.
C)the offending behavior of a client.
D)a client's behavior toward him or her during consultation sessions.

Question

In the motivational interviewing approach, the focus of a social worker is on:​
A)​the offender who has harmed his or her client.
B)​a client who has been wronged by a person.
C)​the offending behavior of a client.
D)​a client's behavior toward him or her during consultation sessions.

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In motivational interviewing, the focus of the social worker is on the client's behavior that is causing harm or preventing positive change. This approach is client-centered and involves exploring the reasons behind the behavior, which helps the client to identify their own motivation for change. The other options (A, B, and D) are not central to the motivational interviewing approach.

In the Motivational Interviewing Approach, the Focus of a Social