Family counselors frequently make use of directives that are:
A. designed to make the counseling process easier for the whole family.
B. generally ineffective, and a violation of wise counseling practice.
C. intended to initiate changes in the family power structure.
D. often mere reflections of a supervisor’s style.
E. giving advice about lifestyle issues.
ANS: C
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