Because her client has very different beliefs on abortion than her own, Louisa responds to the client by saying, "I hear what you are saying and while I don't agree with it I respect and accept your right to feel this way! I wonder if there is common ground between our different ways of looking at the topic of abortion." Louisa is demonstrating ________ when she is this honest with her with her client.

A. empathy
B. positive regard
C. congruence
D. unbiased support


Answer: C

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