Value discrimination could be defined as:
A) when a counselor is too eager to suggest a referral when the client shares differing values on race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status/partnership, language preference, or socioeconomic status.
B) considering a referral only when you clearly lack the necessary skills to deal with the issues presented by the client.
C) a counselor directly attempting to influence a client to adopt their values, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior.
D) the ability of counselors to manage their personal values so they do not contaminate the counseling process.

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Value discrimination occurs when a counselor is too eager to refer a client who has different values, rather than working with the client to understand and respect their values. This can be harmful to the client and prevent them from receiving effective counseling. Option B refers to appropriate referral practices, while option C refers to value imposition, not value discrimination. Option D is related to counselor self-awareness and ethical practice, but is not directly related to value discrimination.

Value Discrimination Could Be Defined As