The nurse wishes to enroll a client with poor social skills in a training program for clients with
severe and persistent schizophrenia. The basis for such a program is evidence that
a. complex interpersonal skills can be taught by breaking them into simple
behaviors.
b. improved functioning reduces relapses and the need for hospitalization.
c. group teaching is superior to work with individual clients.
d. learned skills must be repeatedly reinforced if they are to persist.
A
Research studies have shown that complex interpersonal skills can be taught by breaking them down
into simpler behaviors, including verbal and nonverbal parts. Clients observe and role play new
behaviors until they can perform the skill in and outside class. Option B: This statement reflects a
goal of social skills classes rather than explains the basis on which the programs work. Option C is
not proven. Social skills can be taught in groups or to individual clients. Option D: Follow-up has
shown that learned skills persist over time and may be transferred to new settings for some clients.
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