According to Erikson (1999), the first step involved in advocating is
a. assess the availability of resources.
b. train counselors to advocate.
c. identify the problem.
d. None of the above.
Q. 2Pressure on elementary school children to make occupational choices is more common than people generally realize.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Which of the following may be a reason why professional counselors resist the idea of assessing their own outcomes?
a. Counselors may be hesitant to use time set aside for therapy.
b. Counselors fear their services may be ineffective.
c. Counselors may believe that effectiveness cannot be quantifiably measured.
d. All of the above are reasons why counselors may not assess their own outcomes.
Q. 4Each of the following, EXCEPT __________, was discussed as prerequisite to effective counseling advocacy efforts.
a. skills
b. resources
c. appropriate professional credentials
d. clear professional identity
Q. 5Since elementary teachers have the same children in class for most of the day, they can handle a lot of the counseling needs of children.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6In order to increase efficacy, professional counselors need to approach client care
a. deliberately.
b. slowly.
c. emotionally.
d. scientifically.