FiCEP Effective Communication Skills 2

Question 1

Which active listening technique involves restating the client's message in the counselor's own words?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

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Summarizing

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Reflecting feelings

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Questioning

Question 2

A client becomes visibly upset when discussing debt. What is the most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the emotion and provide a safe space for expression

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Change the subject to avoid discomfort

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Tell the client to be stronger

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Provide solutions immediately

Question 3

What type of question is most effective for exploring a client's financial goals in depth?

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions that invite detailed responses

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Closed-ended questions

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Leading questions

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Rhetorical questions

Question 4

Which communication barrier is most common when discussing finances with clients who have low financial literacy?

Accepted Answer

Using technical financial jargon without explanation

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Speaking too slowly

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Being too empathetic

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Asking too many questions

Question 5

What is motivational interviewing and why is it effective in financial counseling?

Accepted Answer

A collaborative approach that helps clients resolve ambivalence about financial behavior change

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Convincing clients to follow recommendations

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Interviewing about job qualifications

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A confrontational technique

Question 6

How should a counselor communicate difficult news such as inability to qualify for a loan?

Accepted Answer

Present information honestly and compassionately while focusing on actionable next steps

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Avoid sharing bad news

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Use technical language to soften the impact

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Delegate the conversation