Unit 2a Part 4

Question 1

The setting where counseling is conducted has very little bearing on maintaining the helping relationship.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A student who knows that other students or instructors are likely to overhear what is being said is more likely to engage in a conversation about sensitive issues.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The main contributing factor in the counseling environment is privacy.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Research suggests that a counseling session can be conducted very comfortably when counselor and counselee are seated across the corner of a desk from one another.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

To allow for a more comfortable session for the student, ensure that there is at least 40 inches of space between counselor and counselee.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Allowing for frequent interruptions to the counseling interview will convey to the counselee that you are a busy person. This will make them more thankful that you made time to speak with them.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Review the contents of the Student Folder before the beginning of a counseling interview. Doing so may reveal valuable information that may assist you when counseling the student.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Limit disclosure of confidential information to those employees who require the information for the performance of their jobs.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Failure to report a crime to the proper authority can result in criminal prosecution as an accessory to the crime.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Instructors must break confidentiality to report criminal acts committed or about to be committed.

Answer 10

True