In the case of domestic violence, clinicians agree that conducting couples therapy while there is ongoing domestic violence

A. presents a potential danger to the abused and is unethical.
B. is a clinically sound idea.
C. is about as effective as conducting couples therapy when abuse is not occurring.
D. is illegal, but not unethical.


Answer: A

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