Counselor characteristics that include genuineness, unconditional positive regard and acceptance of the client, and an understanding of the client's feelings are best associated with which one of the following counseling theories?
A) behavior modification
B) person-centered approach
C) rational-emotive therapy
D) reality therapy

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The person-centered approach emphasizes the importance of the counselor's genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy towards the client. This approach believes that the client is the expert on their own life, and the counselor's role is to be a supportive facilitator in the client's self-exploration and growth. The other three options (behavior modification, rational-emotive therapy, and reality therapy) do not prioritize these counselor characteristics in the same way as person-centered therapy.

Counselor Characteristics That Include Genuineness, Unconditional Positive Regard and Acceptance