Of the following, which is an example of a behavior that might leave a mental health practitioner vulnerable to a malpractice suit?
A. Used a procedure within the realm of accepted professional practice
B. Employed a technique that he or she was not trained to use
C. Used a procedure to which the client did not respond favorably
D. Explained the possible consequences of treatment and the client still wanted to participate in the process
Answer: B
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