Which of the Following Helpers Is Most Likely to Have

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helpers is most likely to have an implicit "incrementalist" belief about intelligence?

• A)A counselor who recommends a strategy of academic skill building for a client who is experiencing academic problems.
• B)A therapist who helps the client adjust to the limitations of his academic ability.
• C)A school counselor who bases the decision about which career information to provide on the client's intelligence test results.
• D)A counselor who develops a program to track elementary school-aged children in classes that reflect their academic achievement.

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Definitions:

Bureaucracy

A system of government or business administration characterized by a hierarchy of authority, a clear division of labor, explicit rules, and impersonality in the application of rules.

Written Policies

Official documents that outline the principles, procedures, and guidelines by which an organization or government operates.

Domination

The exercise of power or control over others, often in a way that is authoritarian or repressive.

Foucault

A French philosopher and social theorist known for his critical studies of social institutions, including psychiatry, the penal system, and the history of sexuality.