Burshia has decided to start seeing a therapist to help her with some personal issues. She arrives at her new therapist's office for her first appointment, and is asked to read and complete some paperwork

One of the forms discusses the general approach to therapy this clinician uses, alternatives to this treatment, and the potential risks and benefit of the therapy. This form is attempting to provide Burshia with the ability to give ________.
a) IRB protocols
b) debriefing
c) informed consent
d) confidentiality


ANS: C, These pieces of information are important so that informed consent can be garnered from a client before the treatment begins.

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