A primary difference between a therapeutic helping relationship and a social relationship is
a. enjoyment.
b. amount of listening.
c. worth to participants.
d. the focus.
ANS: D
Therapeutic helping relationships have a specific purpose and health-related goal. Enjoyment, amount of listening, and worth to participants can occur in both types of relationships.
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