Caitlin Is Looking for a Job and Complaining About the Bad

Multiple Choice

Caitlin is looking for a job and complaining about the bad economy. Her reality therapist asks her if her complaining is helping her get what she wants. What is the purpose of Caitlin's therapist's question?

A) To shame Caitlin into seeking a job more vigorously.
B) To encourage Caitlin.
C) To empathize with Caitlin.
D) To spit in Caitlin's soup.
E) To push Caitlin toward a more reasonable self-evaluation.