Which of the following statements is true of countertransference reactions?​

A) They can result from unmet needs of a social worker.​
B) ​They do not contaminate helping relationships.
C) ​They produce therapeutic emotional reactions.
D) ​They are not influenced by a social worker's past experiences.

Countertransference reactions can result from unmet needs of a social worker, such as unresolved personal issues that are triggered by a client's situation or behavior. It is important for social workers to be aware of and address their own countertransference reactions to avoid negatively impacting the helping relationship. Option B is incorrect as countertransference reactions can contaminate helping relationships. Option C is incorrect as countertransference reactions are not necessarily therapeutic. Option D is incorrect as countertransference reactions can be influenced by a social worker's past experiences.