When giving clients information about the possible benefits and risks of a treatment program, it is a good idea to:

a. avoid talking about these issues too early in therapy, lest clients become needlessly anxious.
b. give clients promises of specific outcomes, if they cooperate with the program.
c. emphasize the role of client responsibility for outcomes.
d. avoid talking about risks, but play up the benefits of therapy.


ANS: C

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