You are seeing a couple who is arguing about how to discipline a defiant child. During the session, you focus on how the parents communicate rather than focusing on how to solve the problem. Which of the following describes what you are doing?

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By focusing on how the parents communicate with each other during the argument, the therapist is detecting the interaction pattern between the couple. This can help identify any negative communication behaviors that may be exacerbating the problem and work on improving them to promote better conflict resolution and problem solving.

You Are Seeing a Couple Who Is Arguing About How