Client messages may ramble to the extent that they contain numerous unrelated elements that cannot all be tied together. In such instances, the social worker's task is to:
A)extract and focus on the elements that are most relevant to the thrust of the session.
B)encourage the client to continue verbalizing to indicate that he or she is listening.
C)respond with incongruent statements to ensure that the client is satisfied.
D)explore each and every topic in depth to analyze the client's emotional state.

Question

Client messages may ramble to the extent that they contain numerous unrelated elements that cannot all be tied together. In such instances, the social worker's task is to:
A)​extract and focus on the elements that are most relevant to the thrust of the session.
B)​encourage the client to continue verbalizing to indicate that he or she is listening.
C)​respond with incongruent statements to ensure that the client is satisfied.
D)​explore each and every topic in depth to analyze the client's emotional state.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When clients ramble and include numerous unrelated elements, it is important for the social worker to extract and focus on the most relevant elements to keep the session on track and help the client address their concerns. This will enable the social worker to work efficiently with the client towards their stated goals. Encouraging the client to continue verbalizing may cause them to continue with unrelated elements that are not beneficial to the session. Responding with incongruent statements may confuse or frustrate the client, while exploring each and every topic in depth may not be time efficient or effective in helping the client.

Client Messages May Ramble to the Extent That They Contain