Which of the following statements best describes an effective helper?
A) If I can create a therapeutic climate, my clients will tend to change in a positive direction.
B) A sociopath is resistant to therapy and will never change.
C) I'm color blind and can work equally well with any racial or ethnic group.
D) People who are on welfare are basically lazy and really don't want to work.

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An effective helper recognizes the importance of creating a therapeutic climate in which the client feels safe and supported in order to facilitate positive change. Options B, C, and D are all examples of judgmental and stereotypical attitudes that are not conducive to effective helping.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Effective Helper