Question 1

What type of role should counselors assume in order to examine each client's individual needs to determine intervention strategies? ​

Accepted Answer

Advocacy roles involve understanding and addressing each client's unique needs, preferences, and circumstances to determine the most effective intervention strategies. This approach is client-centered and focuses on promoting the client's welfare and rights.

Question 2

What is involved in a psychological report?

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MAJOR POINTS 
The psychological report discuss the results of intelligence, academic achievement, personality, and several aptitude tests. The test can determine if a person has the ability to learn and retain new information. 
The test will determine if the person is above average, average, or below average academic achievement for their educational level and if they have the potential for college-level training.

Question 3

Counselors who work with individuals with disabilities can be most effective advocates by:

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Meeting with local business leaders in an advocacy role allows the counselor to directly address potential barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in the community and work towards finding solutions. It also allows for a collaborative approach to advocacy that can lead to more effective and long-lasting change. While other options such as submitting news stories, speaking to professional associations, and publishing in journals can be helpful, they may not have as direct of an impact on promoting change for individuals with disabilities.

Question 4

The vocational assessment phase of the rehabilitation process includes:

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Question 5

The ADA identifies individuals with disabilities as follows: ​

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The ADA identifies individuals with disabilities as someone who has a record of a physical or mental impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment. Additionally, an individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more "major life activities." Therefore, both A and B are correct. Option C is incorrect as simply thinking one might have an impairment does not necessarily meet the definition of having a disability under the ADA.

Question 6

What is involved in the vocational assessment?

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Question 7

What fact is discussed frequently in rehabilitation literature pertaining to a client's adjustment to physical trauma? ​

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Psychological denial of a disability is a commonly discussed fact in rehabilitation literature. Many clients may struggle to accept and adjust to their physical trauma, leading to denial of their disability and potentially hindering their rehabilitation progress.

Question 8

Briefly discuss special needs of individuals with disabilities.

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Question 9

Careful consideration should be given to which of the following interrelated sources when dealing with feelings of inferiority and negative stereotypes related to people with disabilities? ​

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Poor self-concept, ways of reacting to physical disability and ways of adjusting to it are interrelated sources that contribute to feelings of inferiority and negative stereotypes related to people with disabilities. It is important to address these sources in order to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities, and positive attitudes towards people with disabilities. Prejudice, discrimination, shock, rejection, inferiority, frustration, depression, and poor self-concept may also be related to disability, but they are either consequences or additional factors to consider, rather than primary sources.

Question 10

​Briefly discuss the factors to consider when working with multicultural clients who also have a disability.

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Question 11

Describe discriminatory employment practices prohibited by the ADA.

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Question 12

The Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE) contains what components?

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Question 13

In 1990, the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act was updated to: ​

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The correct updated name for the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Question 14

The terms used to describe people with disabilities have been changed to negate stereotypes and false ideas. The following include examples of preferred descriptions, with one exception. Which is the exception?

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The phrase "confined to a wheelchair" implies that the wheelchair is a negative confinement, whereas "wheelchair user" focuses on the person's use of the wheelchair and removes any negative connotations. Therefore, the best choices are A, B, and D.

Question 15

What type of counseling approach is advised for counselors to address interrelationships of personal and career concerns as well as adjustment problems associated with disability? ​

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A holistic approach is advised for counselors to address interrelationships of personal and career concerns as well as adjustment problems associated with disability. This approach takes into account the various factors that influence an individual's overall well-being, including their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health. It also recognizes the interconnectedness of different aspects of a person's life and aims to support clients in achieving a balance between their personal and professional goals, while also addressing any challenges related to their disability.

Question 16

In the multicultural context, what do helpers need to focus on? ​

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In the multicultural context, helpers need to focus on the interrelationships of double and triple minority status with other variables that affect career development. This includes considering factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ability status in order to provide effective career counseling and guidance to clients. Focusing solely on one aspect of identity or experience may lead to incomplete or insufficient support for clients in achieving their career goals.

Question 17

Describe how a person with a disability may view themselves.

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Question 18

Discuss the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the area of employment.

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Question 19

A life associated with rejection and being labeled as different is likely to cause many personal problems. Which of the following is most likely to uncover significant associated problems?

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Poor self-image is closely linked with rejection and being labeled as different, as individuals may internalize negative messages they have received and develop negative views of themselves. This can lead to a range of personal problems, such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. While the other options may also be affected by rejection and being labeled as different, poor self-image is likely to have the most direct and significant impact on an individual's well-being.

Question 20

One of the significant requirements of the American with Disability Act (ADA) is:

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The American with Disability Act (ADA) requires accommodations to be provided for all individuals with a disability. This includes but is not limited to individuals with visual, auditory, mobility, and cognitive disabilities. The ADA stipulates that people with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities as everyone else and should not be discriminated against.

Quiz 12: Career Counseling for Individuals With Disabilities