The person-centered therapist must show a genuine, open, and honest response to the client. This is called _____________.

A) empathy
B) resistance
C) authenticity
D) unconditional positive regard

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The person-centered therapist must show a genuine, open, and honest response to the client. This is called _____________.A)  empathyB)  resistanceC)  authenticityD)  unconditional positive regard

Emmanuel Gasangwa · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The term used to describe the genuine, open, and honest response shown by a person-centered therapist is authenticity. Empathy refers to the therapist's ability to understand and share the feelings of the client, while unconditional positive regard refers to the therapist's nonjudgmental and accepting attitude towards the client. Resistance is a term used in other therapeutic approaches to describe a client's unwillingness to change or engage in the therapeutic process.

The person-centered therapist must show a genuine, open, and honest response to the client. This is called _____________.

A) empathy
B) resistance
C) authenticity
D) unconditional positive regard

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