A therapist is working with a parent who has engaged in child maltreatment.The parent says,"He is always sassing me and needs to learn better." The therapist helps the parent see that 100% compliance is not a realistic goal and asks her to provide evidence both for and against her distorted belief that he is "always sassing." This therapist is most likely using which technique?
A) parent-child interaction therapy
B) group therapy
C) cognitive-behavioral family therapy
D) eye-movement desensitization training

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The therapist is using a cognitive-behavioral technique by helping the parent challenge their distorted belief and providing evidence for and against it. Parent-child interaction therapy focuses on improving the parent-child relationship and communication, group therapy involves working in a group setting, and eye-movement desensitization training is typically used for trauma and anxiety disorders, none of which fit the scenario described.

A Therapist Is Working with a Parent Who Has Engaged