Studies of Therapeutic Discourse Have Found That Therapists Are Unwilling

question 10

Multiple Choice

Studies of therapeutic discourse have found that therapists are unwilling to challenge client statements, because:

• A) conflict reduces the rapport needed for therapeutic change
• B) the client might think that the therapist was judging them.
• C) therapists always need to conceal their own opinions from the client
• D) * those statements necessarily set the direction for the therapeutic session.

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Definitions:

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Association Areas

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Limbic System

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