The Purpose of a Paraphrase Is

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a paraphrase is:

A) To encourage the client to provide more detail and to ensure the communication is being understood by both the client and the interviewer.
B) To discourage the client from providing more detail; in other words, to slow down talkative clients.
C) To allow the interviewer time to digest what the client has said.
D) To provide a buffer between interviewer questions, so the session doesn't take on a 'question and answer' format.