Effective Communication Skills Flashcards
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A financial counselor notices a client repeatedly checking their phone during a session. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Acknowledge the distraction and ask if the client needs to reschedule
Acknowledging the distraction and offering to reschedule respects the client's time and ensures productive engagement.
Which communication technique helps a financial counselor ensure a client has understood complex debt repayment instructions?
Answer: Asking the client to teach-back or summarize the instructions in their own words
The teach-back method confirms comprehension by asking clients to restate information in their own words.
When discussing sensitive financial topics like bankruptcy, a counselor should primarily use language that is:
Answer: Non-judgmental and neutral to reduce client shame
Non-judgmental, neutral language reduces shame and helps clients remain open and engaged in the counseling process.
A client from a collectivist cultural background defers all financial decisions to their spouse who is not present. A counselor should:
Answer: Provide information the client can share with their spouse and offer a joint session
Respecting cultural dynamics while enabling informed family decision-making supports culturally competent financial counseling.
What does 'motivational interviewing' primarily aim to do in financial counseling?
Answer: Evoke the client's own motivation and commitment to change
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered technique designed to elicit and strengthen the client's intrinsic motivation for change.
A counselor wants to help a client prioritize debt repayment but the client is overwhelmed. Which communication approach is most effective?
Answer: Break information into small, sequential steps and focus on one action at a time
Breaking information into manageable steps reduces overwhelm and increases the likelihood of client follow-through.
Which of the following is an example of a 'closed-ended question' in a financial counseling session?
Answer: 'Do you have an emergency fund?'
Closed-ended questions elicit a yes/no or specific factual answer, such as 'Do you have an emergency fund?'