Attending skill involves which element?

• A. Providing direct advice
• B. Being physically present and giving undivided attention with appropriate eye contact
• C. Completing paperwork
• D. Offering interpretations

Answer: (B)

Attending is about being present with the client and giving them your full, focused attention. It involves being physically there, facing the client, and using steady, appropriate eye contact along with open posture and minimal distractions to show you are listening. This nonverbal engagement helps the client feel heard, understood, and safe to share more. Giving direct advice, handling paperwork, or offering interpretations moves beyond the listening focus of attending, so they don’t capture the same level of presence and attentiveness that attending requires.