A family comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behavior. They report, upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about their behavior. There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl reports that she has no intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker tells the girl that she cannot help should she continue to "do as she wishes". According to strategic family therapy, the social worker's directive is known as a:

A. Paradoxical intent
B. Pretend technique
C. Relabeling paradigm
D. Differentiation response


Ans: A. Paradoxical intent

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