Why might some psychologists prefer the word "patient" to client?
A. Because the word implies a willingness to work slowly and carefully.
B. Because "patient" is consistent with the terminology used by other professionals in health care settings such as hospitals.
C. Because the word patient derives from a Latin word meaning, "one who suffers."
D. Because "patient" confers a sense of dependency on the part of those seeking treatment and of authority on those providing it.
Answer: B
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