The purposes of paraphrasing include all EXCEPT which of the following?

A) To convey to a client that his/her message has been clearly understood
B) To emphasize affect if attention to content is premature or counterproductive
C) To encourage a client to expand on a key idea or topic
D) To help a client focus on a particular situation, event, idea, or behavior

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David Newberry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Paraphrasing is used to show understanding, encourage elaboration, and help focus on specifics, but emphasizing affect when content attention is premature or counterproductive is not a primary purpose of paraphrasing; it's more related to the technique of reflection or emotional validation.

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