When supervisee issues stimulated defensiveness in a supervisor, leading to ineffective supervision, ________ has occurred. This can be a result of unresolved issues in either the supervisee or supervisor, or both.
A) countertransference
B) stonewalling
C) triangulation
D) enmeshment

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The term for when a supervisor experiences negative emotions, such as defensiveness, due to unresolved issues triggered by the supervisee is called countertransference. This can lead to ineffective supervision and needs to be addressed in order to promote growth and development for both the supervisee and supervisor.

When Supervisee Issues Stimulated Defensiveness in a Supervisor, Leading to Ineffective