Glasser suggested eight steps in the reality therapy process. What does the final step emphasize?

• A. They examine past behaviors
• B. They formulate long-term goals
• C. They are persistent and never give up
• D. They end therapy after a single session

Answer: (C)

In reality therapy, progress comes from concrete, doable actions, and the final step centers on sustaining effort over time. Glasser’s eight-step process is about choosing actions that lead toward what the person wants and then sticking with those actions until results appear. The last step reinforces persistence—the idea that change won’t usually happen overnight, and continuing to follow through with the plan, even when obstacles arise, is what makes new patterns stick.

This emphasis on staying with the plan reflects personal responsibility: you decide what you will do, commit to it, and persevere. It isn’t about revisiting past behaviors, nor about ending therapy after one session. It’s about ongoing effort and resilience, continuously applying effective actions until the desired goals are reached.