If an Agency Says You May Not Talk About Certain

question 4

Multiple Choice

If an agency says you may not talk about certain topics (such as abortion) with particular clients, you should:

• A)Ignore the policy if you feel it is not in the client's best interest.
• B)Explain to clients why you can't help in those areas and offer a referral to an appropriate professional.
• C)Explain to agency that church and state are separated constitutionally.
• D)Reveal to client your belief that it's hurtful to have such policies.

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The psychological process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Selective Exposure

The tendency of individuals to prefer information that supports their pre-existing beliefs and values, avoiding contradictory evidence.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which people interpret information in a way that conforms to their pre-existing beliefs and attitudes, often leading to biased understanding.

VALS System

A psychographic tool used by marketers to classify consumers into eight distinct types based on their values, attitudes, and lifestyles.