Dr. Trumbell is not getting along with his neighbor and finds that he has little patience and tends to get angry with therapy clients who physically resemble the man. To be consistent with the requirements of the APA's Ethics Code, Dr. Trumbell should:
a) Continue therapy with these clients but maintain a personal bias against them.
b) Seek supervision or consultation to address the countertransference and work on managing it appropriately.
c) Terminate therapy with any clients who resemble his neighbor to avoid potential conflicts.
d) Document the bias but continue therapy without addressing the personal feelings.

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