No matter what Sam tells his therapist concerning his failures or successes, weaknesses or strengths, spiteful behaviors or good deeds, or vengeful feelings or positive emotions, his therapist is very accepting of him as a person. Sam's therapist is showing him
a. unconditional positive regard.
b. genuineness.
c. empathy.
d. transference.
A
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