ABA glossary
Power differential
Also called power imbalance
Definition
The difference in influence between a practitioner and a client, family, or supervisee, which can make it hard for them to refuse a request, disagree, or raise a concern.
Example from a session
A supervisee hesitates to say no to an unpaid favor because the supervisor signs off on her hours.
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