Which of the Following Are Most Likely Identified as Encouragers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most likely identified as encouragers (E) , restatements (R) , paraphrases (P) , or summarizations (S) ? Client:  I have been having a tough time with my sons. George has been having difficulty in school and I have an appointment for the third time with a counselor. John is acting up in the junior high and has been sassing his mother frequently. Yet, their grades are OK. I wonder if they need more to do.
Counselor responses follow. Classify the response.
Sounds as if you're having trouble with the kids, yet you note they are doing well and wonder if doing more things is the answer.

A) E
B) R
C) P
D) S