Exam 3: A Model of the Intentional Relationship

One of the underlying principles of the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) is that the client is responsible for determining how a successful therapeutic relationship looks.

Which of the following central concepts can be understood across two dimensions: situational and enduring?

Even if a client misperceives a therapist's good intentions, attempts to break professional boundaries, or becomes upset with the therapist for no apparent reason, it is the therapist's responsibility to respond to the client in a way that is ethical and therapeutic given the client's interpersonal characteristics and the circumstances of therapy.

The interpersonal reasoning process can be utilized to guide the therapist in deciding when a mode shift might be required in order to push the client toward meeting his or her therapeutic goals.

The Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) was designed as a response to the lack of concrete skills for practice regarding use of self in occupational therapy.

When interpersonal events of therapy occur, their interpretation is a product of the therapist's unique set of interpersonal skills and reactions in the moment.

Research has shown that therapists are usually accurate in their estimation of their own capacity to be empathic with clients.

During a first-time meeting with Mr. Smith, Tanya noticed several nonverbal cues that signified to her that Mr. Smith was disengaged from the therapeutic process and was growing frustrated with her approach. She also noticed that Mr. Smith did not readily communicate his needs and answered questions in a limited and often ambiguous manner. When Tanya asked Mr. Smith, "What's wrong?" Mr. Smith responded, "Nothing. I'm ready to be out of here. Let's just get this over with." Given Mr. Smith's interpersonal characteristics and the event described, which would be the most fitting mode?

When the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) refers to the importance of responsibility-taking, it means all of the following except:

Psychologists believe that interpersonal relating is the mechanism of change in a client's treatment outcome. In occupational therapy, occupation is the central mechanism of change, but interpersonal relating is important for occupational engagement.