Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

What technique involves reformulating a problem in the client's own words?

1. Clarification

2. Universalization

3. Interpretation

4. Confrontation

The correct answer is: Clarification

Clarification is the technique that involves reformulating a problem in the client's own words. By doing so, the therapist or counselor can help the client better understand their own thoughts and feelings, and gain more insight into the problem at hand. Universalization is not the correct answer, as it refers to the therapist normalizing the client's experience by reminding them that others have gone through similar struggles. Interpretation is not the correct answer either, as it involves the therapist providing an explanation or meaning to the client's thoughts or behaviors. Confrontation is not the correct answer, as it involves the therapist directly challenging the client's thoughts or behaviors.