In Regards to Advocacy Competencies,which of the Following Statements Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

In regards to advocacy competencies,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Ethical practice requires counselors to assume an advocacy role that is focused on affecting public opinion,public policy,and legislation.
• B) Practitioners need to develop an awareness of their own beliefs and attitudes regarding social issues and marginalized populations,the scope of their knowledge,and their level of skill at intervening within the different domains of advocacy.
• C) Multicultural competence is essential in understanding the cultural relevance and appropriateness of advocacy interventions as counselors bring their own attitudes and beliefs to the sociopolitical history of their communities.
• D) Counselors who have a social justice advocacy perspective demonstrate minimal leadership abilities and do not understand the importance of speaking out.

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Definitions:

Strategies

Plans of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Goal

In learning and cognitive approaches to personality, a desired end state that serves to direct perception, thought, and behavior.

Power Motivation

The drive to influence others or seek positions of authority and control, regarded as a fundamental aspect of human behavior.

McClelland's View

A psychological theory proposed by David McClelland that emphasizes the importance of three needs—achievement, affiliation, and power—in influencing human motivation.