Which of the following pairs of a psychotherapist's action and the et…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Not discussing a client's problems with one's own friends - Confidentiality of the client

Option (1) Explaining the method and getting the client's agreement before starting - Integrity of the practitioner-client relationship — Incorrect. Explaining the method and getting the client's agreement before therapy is informed consent. Integrity of the practitioner-client relationship is about keeping that relationship honest and proper, so the pair is wrong.

Option (2) Keeping the relief of the client's suffering as the main aim - Informed consent — Incorrect. Making relief of suffering the main aim follows the standard that alleviating personal distress and suffering should be the goal of the therapist. Informed consent is about the client agreeing to treatment, so the pair is wrong.

Option (3) Attending training to keep one's skills up to date - Respect for human rights and dignity — Incorrect. Keeping skills up to date through training follows the standard that professional competence and skills are essential. Respect for human rights and dignity is about treating the client as a person of worth, so the pair is wrong.

Option (4) Not discussing a client's problems with one's own friends - Confidentiality of the client — Correct. Confidentiality means what a client shares stays private. Not talking about a client's problems with one's own friends keeps the client's matters confidential, so this pair is correct.