Which of the following is true of psychotherapy with children?
A. It is similar in most important aspects to therapy with adults.
B. If treated in an inviting, nonthreatening manner, most children have the ability to sit through a therapy session.
C. Children may not have the verbal skills to express their feelings through speech.
D. Therapy methods must focus on what the child wants to talk about and include rewards for participating in the session.
Answer: C
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