Which of the Following Has Been Shown by Research to Have

question 258

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been shown by research to have the greatest impact on whether therapy succeeds?

• A)the amount of emotional catharsis that takes place
• B)the strength of the therapeutic alliance
• C)whether an explanation or rationale is found for the client's suffering
• D)whether the client is given a chance to practice new behaviors in a real-life setting

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