Rogers recommended that therapists use a process of reflection. By this, he meant that they should
A) give clients some quiet time to think about what they are saying.
B) repeat clients' words back to them verbatim so they can hear exactly what they sound like when spoken.
C) explain to clients how they are distorting or denying their experiences.
D) rephrase and translate vague feelings expressed by clients into more precise words.

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Rogers believed that reflection involves the therapist paraphrasing and rephrasing what the client says to help them clarify their own thoughts and feelings. This helps the therapist to better understand the client's experiences and allows the client to gain insight into their own emotions. Choice A involves giving the client quiet time but does not involve the therapist actively reflecting. Choice B involves repeating verbatim but does not involve rephrasing or translating. Choice C involves pointing out distortions but does not involve reflecting.

Rogers Recommended That Therapists Use a Process of Reflection