Research on the working alliance has shown:
A) Higher alliance ratings were related to better treatment outcomes
B) Clinician-client goal consensus has no relationship to treatment outcomes
C) When clinicians solicit feedback about the clinician-client relationship, they're viewed as weak by their clients
D) None of the above are supported
E) Only B and C are supported

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Research on the working alliance consistently shows that higher alliance ratings are related to better treatment outcomes. Goal consensus between clinician and client is also an important aspect of the working alliance, and has been found to be related to better outcomes. However, there is no evidence to support choice B or C.

Research on the Working Alliance Has Shown