Which of the following might signal transference or countertransference?
A)strong feelings of attraction
B)addiction
C)learned helplessness
D)presence of a mental disorder
E)immediacy

Question

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Strong feelings of attraction can indicate transference, which is when a person unconsciously transfers their feelings towards a significant figure onto the therapist.

Answer: D 
 The presence of a mental disorder in the client can sometimes trigger countertransference, which is when the therapist unconsciously transfers their emotions onto the client.

Answer: E 
 Immediacy, which involves the therapist being aware of their own thoughts and feelings in the current moment, can help prevent transference and countertransference from occurring.

B and C are not related to transference or countertransference.

Which of the Following Might Signal Transference or Countertransference