When a Client Tells an ACT Therapist "I Am a Lousy

question 43

Multiple Choice

When a client tells an ACT therapist "I am a lousy student," the therapist responds by saying, "Cool." The therapist is attempting to

• A)avoid reinforcing the client's feelings.
• B)encourage future honest exchanges.
• C)inspire confidence in the ACT process.
• D)foster acceptance of the client's thought.

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Definitions:

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