Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Self-disclosure may be particularly important because in some cultures people only discuss business after a warm up period.
B)It is important to evaluate the effects of self-disclosure and directly check in with the client about the information revealed.
C)Shared information allows clients to reciprocate empathy.
D)Receiving information about the clinician gives the client more power in the relationship than they would otherwise have with less transparent clinicians.
E)All of the above

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All the statements are true regarding self-disclosure. It can be important in building rapport in certain cultural contexts (A), evaluating its effects and checking in with the client is crucial for therapeutic effectiveness (B), it can facilitate empathy when clients reciprocate (C), and it can balance power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship (D).

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE