What Is the Primary Obligation of a Counselor When Conducting

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the primary obligation of a counselor when conducting forensic evaluations?

• A)To give an opinion of the individual's mental health status
• B)To produce objective findings that can be substantiated based on information and techniques
• C)Build a therapeutic relationship with the individual
• D)Determine whether the individual had a justifiable reason to commit the crime

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

The use of techniques based on learning principles to alter or change one's behavior.

Race, Culture

Social constructs and categories that encompass the shared characteristics, traditions, languages, history, and identities of different groups of people.

Ethnicity

A category of people who identify with each other based on shared attributes that can include culture, language, heritage, religion, and customs.

Academic Behavior

Conduct and actions related to participation in academic settings, affecting learning and achievement.