Even though some of Masato's graduate school professors have taught him that a therapist should always act as a blank screen onto which clients can project their unconscious conflicts,Masato prefers to maintain consistency between how he feels and the way he behaves.He expresses his feelings honestly to clients,regardless of whether they are positive or negative.Masato's professors were probably ________________ therapists.

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Masato's professors taught him to adhere to the psychodynamic approach of therapy, which emphasizes the therapist's neutrality and their role as a "blank slate" for the client to project their transference and unconscious conflicts onto. This approach values the therapist's interpretation of the client's behavior more than the therapist's emotional authenticity. Masato's preference for expressing his genuine feelings aligns more with a humanistic or client-centered approach.

Even Though Some of Masato's Graduate School Professors Have Taught