Gerald's therapist tries to be open and honest with her feelings in order to set an example and to show that relationships can be built on trust and honesty. Through these efforts, Gerald's therapist is demonstrating ____.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By being open and honest with her feelings, Gerald's therapist is demonstrating genuineness, which is one of the three key components of Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy approach. Genuineness refers to therapists being authentic and transparent with their clients, expressing their true thoughts and feelings without holding back, while avoiding any façade or impression management in the therapeutic relationship.

Gerald's Therapist Tries to Be Open and Honest with Her