DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills 2

Question 1

In DEAR MAN, what does the "M" (Mindful) instruct the client to do?

Accepted Answer

Keep focused on the objective, ignoring distractions and attacks

Answer

Mindful means staying focused on the goal and not being sidetracked by distractions or attacks.

Question 2

A client is repeatedly told "I can't discuss this now" and keeps restating the request calmly in the same words. Which DEAR MAN skill is this?

Accepted Answer

Broken record

Answer

Broken record means repeating the request over and over in a calm, steady voice.

Question 3

Which statement best illustrates the "Describe" step of DEAR MAN?

Accepted Answer

"The last three weekends, the dishes were left in the sink."

Answer

Describe states the facts of the situation objectively without judgments or interpretations.

Question 4

When a client uses the "Negotiate" component of DEAR MAN, they are encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

Offer to give to get, or turn the problem over to the other person for solutions

Answer

Negotiate involves being willing to give to get and asking the other person for alternative solutions.

Question 5

Which behavior reflects "Appear confident" in DEAR MAN, even when the client does not feel confident?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining eye contact and a steady tone of voice

Answer

Appearing confident involves tone of voice, posture, and eye contact, avoiding mumbling or apologizing.

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