When a client tells an ACT therapist "I am a lousy student," the therapist responds by saying, "Cool." The therapist is attempting to
A)avoid reinforcing the client's feelings.
B)encourage future honest exchanges.
C)inspire confidence in the ACT process.
D)foster acceptance of the client's thought.

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The therapist's response is an example of fostering acceptance of the client's thought, a key principle in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty about them.

When a Client Tells an ACT Therapist "I Am a Lousy