A client arrived at a counseling session irate because a parking attendant had made him move his car. The client stated, "Even though the sign said NO PARKING, there was no reason why the attendant couldn't let me park there." The clinician helped the client to see that, although he criticized others for ignoring rules and laws, he believed that he was special and did not have to abide by the rules and laws that pertained to others. The technique which the clinician employed is called

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Confrontation is a technique used by clinicians to help clients recognize discrepancies in their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. In this case, the clinician confronted the client about his belief that he was exempt from rules that apply to others.

A Client Arrived at a Counseling Session Irate Because a Parking