The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the __________ between client and therapist.

A) therapeutic alliance
B) transference
C) mindfulness
D) authenticity

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative relationship between a client and their therapist, which is often a predictor of outcomes in psychotherapy.

Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, onto a substitute, notably in a psychoanalytic context.

Mindfulness

The psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training.