At a treatment planning conference, a psychologist is describing a new client who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. The psychologist is emphasizing the ego-syntonic nature of the client's problems because
a. treatment will have to focus on the client's weak ego.
b. the client might not be motivated for treatment.
c. the client is an excellent candidate for treatment.
d. the problems are psychotic in nature.
Answer: b.
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