During a session with his therapist Mrs. Brown, Timothy reports that he had been unfaithful to his wife and appeared embarrassed while telling her. Mrs. Brown maintained eye contact with Timothy, nodded her head when he spoke, and encouraged him to discuss this if he felt comfortable doing so. This is an example of ______.

A. congruence
B. empathy
C. unconditional positive regard
D. perception/communication


A. congruence

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