Which of the Following Best Explains the Demographic Makeup of Congress

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the demographic makeup of Congress?

• A) It is basically representative of the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population.
• B) It has remained virtually unchanged for 200 years.
• C) It includes a greater percentage of minorities than the actual population.
• D) It is not entirely consistent with the norm of political equality.
• E) It has become less diverse over time.

Understand the structure and key components of the ACA Code of Ethics.

Recognize the importance of ethical decision-making in counseling and the steps involved.

Identify the ethical standards related to competence, informed consent, and assessment in counseling.

Understand the principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy in ethical counseling practice.

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Definitions:

Spurious

Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine.

Association

Exists between two variables if the value of one variable changes with the value of the other.

Independent

Being self-governing or not influenced by external control, often describing a state of autonomy or self-reliance.

Qualitative

Pertaining to descriptions or distinctions based on qualities rather than on quantity or numerical values, often used in research to explore complex phenomena.