Luke and Tracy are attending counseling for their marital difficulties. Luke is reluctant to discuss their sex life with a "total stranger." Tracy insists that the therapist will be able to help them. The therapist probably began their session by doing all of the following EXCEPT:
A. encouraging the couple to avoid sensitive areas concerning their sexual behavior, especially during intimate moments.
B. assessing Luke and Tracy's attitudes and beliefs.
C. helping the couple discover experiences, thoughts, and feelings that are contributing to their sexual problem.
D. gathering a personal history of Luke and Tracy.