A client tells his psychologist that he is planning to kill his girlfriend.The psychologist has reason to believe that the client will act on this plan.In this situation,the psychologist has a duty to

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In this situation, the psychologist has a duty to warn the endangered third party or call the police to prevent harm from occurring. Confidentiality can be breached in cases where there is an imminent danger to self or others, and it is the psychologist's ethical and legal responsibility to take action to protect the potential victim(s). Keeping the information privileged or confidential could result in harm to the girlfriend, which would be contrary to the ethical and moral values of the psychologist's profession. Contacting the client for an emergency session may not be sufficient to prevent harm, given the gravity of the threat, and the psychologist may not have the necessary training or resources to protect the potential victim effectively. Therefore, option C is the best choice for this situation.

A Client Tells His Psychologist That He Is Planning to Kill