What is meant by “correlation does not infer causation?”

A. We cannot make inferences from a sample to a population when doing correlational research.
B. We cannot make causal inferences from correlational research.
C. This means that we can't infer correlation from causal research.
D. This means that correlation and causal relationships are similar.


B. We cannot make causal inferences from correlational research.

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Which of the following is a background contextual factor as described by social cognitive career theory?

a. currently living in Arizona b. being laid of one's job last week c. mother having cancer when client was 8 d. a co-worker who is a poor role model.

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Sometimes helping clients explore the _________ about the concern they bring up to talk about helps to clarify things

a. strategies for accomplishing goals b. implementation issues c. feelings d. context

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A _________ is an order requiring that the counselor appear before the court in a case.

a. Subpoena b. Subpoena duces tecum c. Court order d. Judge mandate

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School counselors who provide counseling services to parents and teachers

a) are practicing unethically and should be reported to their professional association. b) should discontinue such service, because school policies usually forbid this practice. c) use their best professional judgment and ethical standards to determine if they are the appropriate person to provide these services. d) should consult with their principals about these cases.

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