Which of the following is NOT a unique properties of the therapeutic relationship?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option : conditional positive regard from the therapist
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In psychotherapy, especially in client-centered (humanistic) therapy, the therapist is expected to offer unconditional positive regard — meaning acceptance and support without any conditions attached to the client's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
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Conditional positive regard (accepting the client only if they behave a certain way) is NOT a desired or unique property of a healthy therapeutic relationship. It can actually harm the therapy process.