A cognitive-behavioral therapist treating a person with depression would be LEAST likely to:

A) hold the person's hand and say, "I feel so sorry for you," in response to a client who says, "I can't do anything right."
B) ask the client to record what happened immediately before and after each depressive episode.
C) teach the client how to maintain eye contact and smile when interacting with a person he or she has never met before.
D) praise the client by saying, "You are fun to talk to," after the client smiles in response to receiving a compliment.

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Yassin Shilleh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Holding a client's hand and expressing pity (A) is not a typical cognitive-behavioral technique, as it may reinforce a victim mentality rather than promoting empowerment and change.

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