Which Statement About Negative Outcomes in Psychotherapy Is Accurate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement about negative outcomes in psychotherapy is accurate?

• A) A disturbing number of negative outcomes are due to sex between client and therapist.
• B) Nearly one-half of all therapeutic encounters are rated by clients as "negative" or "harmful."
• C) The primary reason for negative outcomes is a lack of training and therapeutic skill on the part of the therapist.
• D) The vast majority of negative outcomes turn out to be reported in fraudulent or frivolous lawsuits brought by clients.

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