A Practitioner Asks His Client, "Don't You Think It Makes

question 23

Multiple Choice

A practitioner asks his client, "Don't you think it makes more sense to go to university rather than working full-time?" Why is this NOT an appropriate question?

• A) This question violates ethical guidelines because it gives a point of view.
• B) This question requires the practitioner to be dishonest because the practitioner does not truly believe that it is better to go to university.
• C) This question is used to inform the client of the practitioner's point of view.
• D) This question encourages the client to view the situation from a different perspective.

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Definitions:

Generalized Other

A conception of the attitudes and expectations held in common by the members of the organized groups with whom one interacts.

Acting Reflexively

Responding or reacting automatically to stimuli without conscious thought.

Peripheral Membership

A form of association where individuals are marginally involved or partially included in a group or organization.

Core Membership

Describes individuals who are considered to be at the essential or central part of a group, organization, or community.