In group therapy, a client angrily speaks up and responds to a peer, "You're always whining and I'm getting tired of listening to you! Here is the world's smallest violin playing for you." Which role is the client playing?
A. Blocker
B. Monopolizer
C. Recognition seeker
D. Aggressor
Ans: D. Aggressor
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