Focal opening lines do all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Offer an initial framework
B. Are useful when time is limited
C. Give the client greater opportunity to set the agenda
D. Are useful if the client doesn’t have much experience talking to a clinician


ANS: C

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a. ask Greta to exaggerate her poor posture, which is likely to intensify her feelings attached to it. b. have Greta undergo hypnosis. c. ? ask Greta to free associate to the words "slouched posture.". d. ? refer her to an orthopedic surgeon to rule out scoliosis.

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Wampold and Budge (2012) suggested that in the practice of psychotherapy all of the following variables come together to form a more or less trusting context except

a. the psychotherapist b. the client/patient c. the relationship between the therapist and client d. the theoretical orientation of the therapist

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