Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Discouraging

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for discouraging the practice of accepting friends as clients or of becoming socially involved with clients?

• A) Therapists may not be as challenging as they need to be with clients they know socially because of a need to be liked and accepted by the client.
• B) Therapists may be as effective with clients they know socially as they are with clients they have never met previously to the therapeutic relationship.
• C) Counselors' own needs may be enmeshed with those of their clients to the point that objectivity is lost.
• D) Counselors are at greater risk of exploiting clients because of the power differential in the therapeutic relationship.

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Definitions:

Nonsocial Play

A type of play where children play alone or with objects, without significant interaction with others.

Associative Play

A stage of play where children play together but not cooperatively, often observed in children aged 3 to 4 years.

Collectivist Societies

Societies where people prioritize the group's needs over individual desires and achievements, emphasizing community and cooperation.

Cooperation

The act of working together towards a common goal, highlighting mutual benefit and the importance of social connections and teamwork.