Which of the following exemplifies the unconditional positive regard component of client-centered therapy?
A) Abby tells her therapist that she tripped a small child who got in her way, and her therapist accepts this information without judgment.
B) Boris tells his therapist that that he needs stronger medication and his therapist prescribes it.
C) Natasha is late for her therapy session and her therapist believes she did this because she unconsciously dislikes therapy.
D) Xavier receives a hug from the doctor when he arrives on time; he does not get a hug when he arrives late.

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Unconditional positive regard is a concept in client-centered therapy where the therapist accepts and supports the client regardless of what the client says or does. In choice A, the therapist's acceptance of Abby's action without judgment exemplifies this concept. Choices B, C, and D involve judgment, prescription based on request, and conditional behavior, respectively, which do not align with the principle of unconditional positive regard.

Which of the Following Exemplifies the Unconditional Positive Regard Component