Sara is a solution-based therapist who is working with Tim and Tania (parents) and their two children, Jake (age 15) and Madison (age 9). The parents state that Jake is increasingly hostile, that he won't listen to them, and that they feel like their family is falling apart. Jake refuses to participate in therapy, stating that his parents are the ones with the problem and that he doesn't think anything is wrong. Bill and Gina want Sarah to have some individual sessions with Jake, stating that they just can't make a difference and that she needs to "fix him". What category describes Tim and Tania's motivation for change?
A) Customers
B) Complainants
C) Visionaries
D) Visitors

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Tim and Tania are complainants as they are expressing their dissatisfaction with Jake's behavior and the state of their family. They are seeking solutions to their perceived problems.

Sara Is a Solution-Based Therapist Who Is Working with Tim