In describing the process of successively removing layers of neuroses, Perls meant by the impasse layer, the level at which the client
a. feels dead inside or cut off from his or her former self.
b. feels fearful and helpless but keeps the feelings hidden.
c. feels that he or she is stuck and doesn't know what the next move should be. This is the point where people often seek help.
d. lets go of the old self.
e. responds to his or her environment in stereotypical ways, manipulating situations according to habit, and behaving inauthentically in social settings.
Answer: c
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