Accurately assessing an individual’s feelings as expressed through gestures, mannerisms, and body movements is a...

This question is part of Domain I: Interpersonal Competencies, which emphasizes active listening, empathy, and understanding nonverbal communication to build therapeutic relationships. The CPRP Exam Blueprint includes “interpreting and responding to nonverbal cues, such as gestures and body language, as part of active listening” as a key task. Active listening involves fully engaging with the individual’s verbal and nonverbal communication to understand their feelings and experiences.

Option C: Active listening encompasses observing and interpreting nonverbal cues like gestures, mannerisms, and body movements to accurately assess an individual’s feelings. This is a core skill in psychiatric rehabilitation, as it ensures the practitioner understands the individual’s emotional state and responds empathetically.

Option A: Reframing involves helping an individual view a situation from a different perspective, often to promote positive thinking, but it does not specifically involve assessing nonverbal cues.

Option B: Focusing refers to guiding a conversation toward specific topics or goals, not assessing feelings through nonverbal communication.

Option D: Clarifying values involves exploring an individual’s beliefs or priorities, typically through verbal discussion, and is not directly related to interpreting gestures or body language.

Extract from CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain I: Interpersonal Competencies):

“Tasks include: 2. Demonstrating active listening skills, including interpreting nonverbal communication such as gestures, mannerisms, and body language. 3. Using person-centered communication to validate individuals’ experiences.”