__________________ is the hallmark intervention of cognitive-behavioral counseling and aims to teach clients psychological principles and how to use them to handle problems.

A) Empathy
B) Socratic method or guided discovery
C) Psychoeducation
D) Self-talk

Psychoeducation is the hallmark intervention of cognitive-behavioral counseling where clients are taught psychological principles and how to use them to handle problems. Empathy refers to the counselor's ability to understand and feel the client's emotions. Socratic method or guided discovery involves asking questions to help the client come to their own conclusions. Self-talk refers to the internal dialogue individuals have with themselves.