Sometimes,clients will argue in favor of continuing with the problem behavior rather than stopping or replacing it.According to the motivational interview approach to therapy,this client behavior is labeled _____.

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Sustaining talk refers to any arguments, statements or beliefs that support the problem behavior and resist change. Rolling with resistance is when the therapist acknowledges and accepts the client's point of view without arguing or trying to persuade them. Changing talk is when the client expresses a desire or intention to change, and developing the discrepancy is when the therapist helps the client explore the discrepancy between their current behavior and their values or goals.

Sometimes,clients Will Argue in Favor of Continuing with the Problem