There are other examples - just those three came off the top of my head. I wondered if others found such things actually useful if the therapist they see did them. If the one you see does not say stupid things that show they think the client is a moron who can't see the obvious - then good.
One time the woman's clock was broken and so I got out my watch and she asked why-I told her her clock was off -and she picked it up, looked at it, and then looked back at me and told me I was right. Of course I was right - I know what time the appointment I have is and the clock was not reflecting that time at all - how would I have been wrong? I don't need her to tell me I am right. Good lord - why would anyone need a therapist to tell them they are right about knowing if a clock is broken.