The best goal for a client learning a relaxation technique is that the client will:

Choice A reason: Suppressing anxious feelings is maladaptive and can worsen symptoms. Suppression does not resolve anxiety and may lead to rebound effects. Choice B reason: Experiencing anxiety without feeling overwhelmed reflects realistic and therapeutic progress. Relaxation techniques aim to help clients manage anxiety effectively, not eliminate it entirely. This demonstrates improved coping and resilience. Choice C reason: Reporting no episodes of anxiety is unrealistic because anxiety is a normal human response. The goal is management, not eradication. Choice D reason: Confronting the source of anxiety directly is not the immediate goal of relaxation training. Exposure therapy may involve confronting triggers, but relaxation techniques focus on symptom control.