Clinicians who oppose any form of physical contact with their clients (e.g.,nonerotic touching)believe all of the following EXCEPT:
A) it can promote dependency.
B) it can interfere with the transference relationship.
C) it can be misread by clients.
D) it can become a healthy romantic relationship.

Question

Clinicians who oppose any form of physical contact with their clients (e.g.,nonerotic touching)believe all of the following EXCEPT:
A) it can promote dependency.
B) it can interfere with the transference relationship.
C) it can be misread by clients.
D) it can become a healthy romantic relationship.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Physical contact in a therapeutic setting is generally avoided due to concerns about promoting dependency, interfering with the transference relationship, and the potential for misinterpretation by clients. The idea that it could become a healthy romantic relationship contradicts the ethical boundaries established in clinician-client relationships.

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