If a Client-Centered Therapist Was Upset by a Client's Verbal

question 115

Multiple Choice

If a client-centered therapist was upset by a client's verbal abuse of a spouse, which of the following might the therapist do?

• A)Report the client to the police.
• B)Make an interpretation about how this behavior probably stems from the client's own abuse as a child.
• C)Keep his reaction to himself, displaying unconditional positive regard and acceptance of this behavior.
• D)Authentically share his feelings in a nonjudgmental manner with the client.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution involving a neutral third party who makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute between two parties.

Complaint

The pleading made by a plaintiff alleging wrongdoing on the part of the defendant; the document that, when filed with a court, initiates a lawsuit.

Court

A governmental institution authorized to resolve legal disputes, enforce laws, and issue judgments.

Appellate Court

A court that reviews and potentially revises the decisions made by lower courts, focusing on the application and interpretation of law rather than fact-finding.