Alice is а Licensed Prоfessiоnаl Cоunselor who hаs counseled Thomas for several months. An issue to which they have devoted considerable time is Thomas fear of failure, particularly in terms of his ability to succeed academically and complete his G.E.D. When Thomas learns that he has passed his G.E.D. exam, he asks Alice to attend the ceremony at which he will receive his G.E.D. diploma, and she accepts the invitation. This is an example of: