You Are a Counselor in a Job Training Center and Your

question 10

Multiple Choice

You are a counselor in a job training center and your next client arrives in a wheelchair. She is quite frustrated about not being able to find a job since she got out of college and believes that she is being discriminated against in the job market. It would be safe for you to assume that

• A) since she is physically disabled, she may also have emotional problems.
• B) her goal of finding employment may be unrealistic.
• C) her total dependence on others may be the factor that keeps her from finding a suitable job.
• D) her feelings of frustration are probably justified since she may be facing discrimination, even if it is against the law.

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