Why does the book recommend against the type of response known as judging?

A. It may communicate that a person's problems are not important.
B. If your advice fails, you would be responsible.
C. It diffuses distress.
D. There may be insufficient time for empathetic responses.


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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