Because he repeatedly skipped school and committed status offenses,Joseph was forced to participate in a court-ordered intervention program when he was a juvenile.As an adult,Joseph says that if he had not received the intervention,he probably would be in prison by now.Interestingly,some of Joseph's friends,who also behaved badly but did not participate in the intervention program,did not end up in prison.This is related to the fact that

A) people often enter therapy during a crisis.
B) clients generally speak kindly of their therapists.
C) clients want to believe that therapy was worth the effort.
D) therapists convince clients that therapy is effective.

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Jamie Thibodaux · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Joseph's positive reflection on the intervention's impact on his life, despite his friends' different outcomes without intervention, illustrates a common psychological phenomenon where individuals want to believe that their efforts, especially in therapy or intervention programs, were worthwhile. This belief can contribute to a more positive outlook on the intervention's effectiveness in their life.

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