A review of the client-therapist relationship by Adam Horvath from Simon Fraser University revealed that therapy outcome was best predicted by:
A)The patient's perceptions of the therapist's behaviour
B)The therapist's perceptions of the patient's behaviour
C)The therapist's actual behaviour in the therapeutic relationship
D)The patient's actual behaviour in the therapeutic relationship

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The patient's perceptions of the therapist's behaviour are the best predictor of therapy outcome, as this aspect directly influences how comfortable, understood, and supported the patient feels, which are crucial factors for a successful therapeutic process.

A Review of the Client-Therapist Relationship by Adam Horvath from Simon