Which of the following is an example of paradoxical intention?
a. Asking the client to substitute positive thoughts for things that he or she doesn’t want to do; for instance, when eating carrots instead of ice cream, “I choose to eat these carrots because they are so good for me.”
b. Rewording what a client says in a more positive way.
c. Identifying unconscious reasons that a client is engaging in self-destructive behavior.
d. Teaching the client to reinforce good behavior by rewarding him or herself.
e. Asking the client to exaggerate a symptom rather than suppress it.
Answer: e
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