Introduction to Counseling Profession

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What is one of the primary goals of counseling in assisting clients with their interpersonal relationships?

Improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships (correct)
Enhancing decision-making processes
Facilitating client potential and development
Promoting cognitive skills

Which specific goal of counseling involves helping clients understand and address their problems?

Psychological education
Empowerment
Self-actualization
Insight (correct)

What is a general potential outcome of counseling?

Achieving an understanding of the problem
Improved self-awareness
Resolution of the original problem in living (correct)
Social inclusion

Which goal of counseling involves helping clients cope with changes in life?

Enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific goal of counseling that involves empowering clients?

Empowerment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of counseling that involves helping clients explore their options?

Promoting the decision-making process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of counseling?

To facilitate behavior change on the part of the client to improve client’s lives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes formal help in counseling?

Scheduling, time limitations, and professional competencies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a counselor in the counseling process?

To assist clients in discovering meaning and coping with stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subjective dimension of counseling characterized by?

Flexibility and creativity in approach (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core value of counseling that emphasizes client responsibility?

Clients are responsible for their own lives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the professional relationship between the counselor and client characterized by?

A professional relationship between the counselor and client (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do counselors play as change agents?

Pointing out problems and providing solutions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the counseling process?

To assist clients in their personal growth and development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of counselors in the referral process?

To transfer clients to other professionals who can help them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of follow-up services in counseling?

To determine the effectiveness of counseling services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of counselors in consultation?

To provide guidance and expert advice to teachers and other professionals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessment in counseling?

To gather information about clients through standardized tests and non-test data (D) Signup and view all the answers