A 42-year-old male client continues to enter into business deals that cause him to lose large amounts of money. He subsequently seeks mental health care for stress-related disorders
Which characteristic of a successful adult is this client lacking? a. Acceptance of self
b. Finding a balance between giving and taking
c. Making sound decisions
d. Learning from past decisions
D
Making sound decisions and learning from past decisions describe this client's situation, but learning from past decisions applies the most in that he has made the wrong decision numerous other times in the past. Acceptance of self is not addressed in this scenario, and finding a balance between giving and taking refers to maintaining a balance between caring for others and taking care of oneself.
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