Question

Which of the following is not one of the four basic elements of client-centered therapy?
A.
authenticity
B.
reflection
C.
conditional positive regard
D.
empathy

Answer 1

C. conditional positive regard

Client-centered (person-centered) therapy requires authenticity (congruence), unconditional positive regard, and empathy (along with reflection/accurate empathy). "Conditional" positive regard is the opposite of Rogers' required stance.