When professional social workers work with a client to resolve a situation, which of the following is likely to help them enhance the client’s motivation and the probability that action will be taken?
A. Avoiding representational activities
B. Fulfilling impulses
C. Rehearsing action steps
D. Expressing knowledge about social scenarios
ANS: C
As part of the contracting process, clients often agree to attempt an action step. Rehearsing action steps decreases anxiety associated with the idea of taking action, enhances motivation, and increases the probability that the task will be undertaken. It also improves the chances that the action step will be successful.
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