Regarding Counseling Services and Paraprofessionals, Which of the Following Statements

question 649

Multiple Choice

Regarding counseling services and paraprofessionals, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The counseling services at colleges are often staffed by peer counselors who have learned basic counseling skills.
• B) Many studies have shown that paraprofessional counselors are often as effective as professionals.
• C) The counseling services at colleges are provided free or at low cost.
• D) Paraprofessionals provide counseling services without being under professional supervision.

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