directive
adjective
di·rec·tive
| \ də-ˈrek-tiv
, dī-\
, dī-\
Definition of directive
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1
: serving or intended to guide, govern, or influence
a directive method
3
psychology
: of or relating to psychotherapy or counseling in which the counselor introduces information, content, or attitudes not previously expressed by the client