Dr.Laura engages in reflective listening with Bill who suffers from depression.She waits for him to express his feelings and decide what he wants to do about his problems.According to this information, it can be inferred that Dr.Laura is practicing _____ therapy.

A) client-centered
B) cognitive-behavioral
C) classical conditioning
D) directive

The given scenario describes the practice of client-centered therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, where the therapist provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment for the client to express their thoughts and emotions freely, without imposing any directives or solutions. Reflective listening is a core technique of this therapy, where the therapist reflects the client's feelings and content back to them, helping them gain insight and clarity into their own experiences. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (B) focuses on changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors, while classical conditioning (C) involves learning through association of stimuli. Directives (D) involve instructing or guiding the client towards a particular solution or behavior, which is not the approach described in the given scenario.