John is looking for a job. He engages with a social worker to achieve his goal. In the process, John and the social worker agree that John would submit one job application to a potential employer prior to the next session. The agreement between John and the social worker:

A) designates a time frame in which the task is expected to be completed.
B) is a specific task that is an instrumental action step toward a goal.
C) confirms the achievement of the client's goal.
D) indicates the client's lack of commitment.

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​John is looking for a job. He engages with a social worker to achieve his goal. In the process, John and the social worker agree that John would submit one job application to a potential employer prior to the next session. The agreement between John and the social worker:A) ​designates a time frame in which the task is expected to be completed.B) ​is a specific task that is an instrumental action step toward a goal.C) ​confirms the achievement of the client's goal.D) ​indicates the client's lack of commitment.

Emily Zacharias · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The agreement between John and the social worker to submit one job application is a specific task that is an instrumental action step toward John's goal of finding a job. It is not a confirmation of achieving the goal or a designation of a time frame, nor does it indicate a lack of commitment.

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