A Counselor Who Has Acquired the Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

question 23

Multiple Choice

A counselor who has acquired the knowledge, skills, and experience to begin recognizing patterns of behavior in a single situation but is not able to generalize to new situations is considered to be in the ______________ stage.

• A) advanced beginner
• B) novice
• C) proficient
• D) expert

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Definitions:

Diverse Array

A wide and varied selection of items, people, or concepts differing in many aspects.

Identity Search

The process of exploring and questioning oneself to establish a distinct sense of self.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of an activity or a law. In psychology, it often refers to a time during adolescence when adult responsibilities are postponed as the individual explores various commitments.

Identity Achievement

Erikson’s term for the attainment of identity, or the point at which a person understands who they are as a unique individual, in accord with past experiences and future plans.