A Counselor Who Is Assessing a Client Not Represented in the Instrument's

question 4

Multiple Choice

A counselor who is assessing a client not represented in the instrument's norming group should:

• A)only proceed if the instrument has high reliability and validity.
• B)proceed if there are individuals somewhat similar to the client in the norming group.
• C)carefully consider how the information is going to be used and interpret the results very cautiously.
• D)never use any instruments unless the client's cultural background is highly represented.

---

Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating heart rate, blood vessel and air passage diameters, and metabolic shifts.

Emergency

A sudden, unexpected situation requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate a dangerous or harmful outcome.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Physiological Arousal

The bodily responses to stimuli, such as increased heart rate or adrenaline release, indicating excitement or stress.