When a caregiver becomes a role model for a client during a therapeutic relationship, the caregiver is functioning in the role of:
a. Teacher
b. Therapist
c. Technician
d. Change agent
D
Serving as a role model is one of the many functions of a change agent. The role of a change agent also includes promoting a climate of anticipation of positive change for the client and serving as a socializing agent. The other options are roles of the caregiver, but role model is not included in those roles.
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