The timing of self-disclosures:
A)Is not important; it is the relevance that counts.
B)Is important because premature self-disclosures can disrupt the interviewing process.
C)Is important: a number of self-disclosures in sequence is the most effective use of this skill.
D)Is not important, because it is the follow-up discussion that is most helpful to clients.

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Premature self-disclosures can disrupt the interviewing process and affect the rapport and trust between the interviewer and client. Therefore, it is important to time self-disclosures appropriately to ensure that they are relevant and do not hinder the therapeutic process.

The Timing of Self-Disclosures