What does Ickes mean by “empathic accuracy?”

A. The ability to appreciate the spirit of what another person is saying and feeling
B. The confirmation that the response given by the helper “hit the mark”
C. The ability to accurately infer the specific content of another person’s thought and feelings
D. The confirmation of the helper’s own feelings as expressed by the client


ANS: C

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