In a Session with His Social Worker, a Client States

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a session with his social worker, a client states that the cops arrested him because he is a member of a racial minority group. Which of the following statements is an example of an empathic response?​

• A)​Why do you think that the cops arrested you because of your race?
• B)​It must be really difficult to live in this hostile environment.
• C)​Would I be correct if I said that you felt harassed by the cops?
• D)​What does your arrest have to do with your job search?

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