To minimize the pattern of interrupting inappropriately or excessively during a conversation with a client, a social worker should:
A)identify and prioritize key questions in advance with an outline.
B)induce the client to agree with a particular view that he or she deems to be in his or her best interests.
C)diffuse the client's focus by discussing past events.
D)help the client identify his or her feelings as a means toward increasing his or her self-awareness.

Question

To minimize the pattern of interrupting inappropriately or excessively during a conversation with a client, a social worker should:
A)​identify and prioritize key questions in advance with an outline.
B)​induce the client to agree with a particular view that he or she deems to be in his or her best interests.
C)​diffuse the client's focus by discussing past events.
D)​help the client identify his or her feelings as a means toward increasing his or her self-awareness.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By identifying and prioritizing key questions in advance, the social worker can avoid interrupting the client inappropriately or excessively. This allows for a more structured conversation and helps the social worker to stay on track while still allowing the client to fully express themselves. Inducing the client to agree with a view or diffusing their focus by discussing past events may not effectively address the issue at hand, while helping the client identify their feelings can be helpful, it may not directly address the issue of interrupting.

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