A psychologist has a meeting with a student who appears to have a drinking problem. Rather than confronting the student about this problem (something that often drives students away), the therapist provides feedback about how typical the student's drinking behaviour is compared to the average college student and points out possible discrepancies between the student's current and ideal behaviours with regard to this behaviour. This therapist is most likely

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The therapist is conducting a motivational interview, a technique that involves enhancing an individual's motivation to change by helping them recognize discrepancies between their current behaviors and their personal goals or values. This approach is non-confrontational and collaborative, aiming to encourage self-motivated change rather than imposing it.

A Psychologist Has a Meeting with a Student Who Appears