Tom Was Working with a Client, Bill, Who Had Recently

Multiple Choice

Tom was working with a client, Bill, who had recently injured his hand in a work accident. The therapist has become frustrated with Bill because he often complains that the activities are too hard and too painful. After a long day of clients, Tom responded to Bill's comments by saying, "Come on, it's not that hard!" Which potentially nontherapeutic response did Tom use?

A) Parental response
B) Defensive response
C) Minimizing response
D) Confused response