Which of the following statements is consistent with a culturally sensitive approach to assessment?
a) Counselors only use those tests that have disproportionate racial and ethnic norms
b) Counselors take into account the impact of cultural factors— racial-ethnic identity, age, gender, and primary language—when interpreting test results.
c) Counselors only use informal assessment methods when evaluating clients whose racial-ethnic identity is different than the counselor's identity
d) Counselors have an ethical obligation to determine a client's level of acculturation
b
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Which of the following helpers is most likely to have an implicit "incrementalist" belief about intelligence?
a. A counselor who recommends a strategy of academic skill building for a client who is experiencing academic problems. b. A therapist who helps the client adjust to the limitations of his academic ability. c. A school counselor who bases the decision about which career information to provide on the client's intelligence test results. d. A counselor who develops a program to track elementary school-aged children in classes that reflect their academic achievement.
The only exceptions to parental access to a student's educational record are
a. reports to Child Protective Services. b. personal notes. c. reports from law enforcement agencies regarding the student's arrests for reportable offenses. d. All of the above are exceptions to the student's educational record.
Pranksters should be hung up immediately to clear the lines for legitimate calls. (p. 131)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The elementary school where you work is being swiftly rebuilt after a major fire. As the school social worker, you have been asked to review the design to ensure that the physical environment will meet the developmental needs of all children, including those youngsters with physical disabilities. You will be presenting your design to the town's Board of Education for approval next week. Develop a list of "must haves" and cite reasons why these designs will influence more positive behavior.
What will be an ideal response?