APSE Exam CESP Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

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Question #: 22
Topic #: 1

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You are working with a high school student in his first job as a dishwasher in a local restaurant 3 nights per week. He has indicated that he does not like school but wants you to help him to become a lawyer. Which of the following is the BEST response?

ATell him that you would be pleased to work with him on a more reasonable goal, such as moving up to prep cook in the restaurant.

BInform him that it will take many years to complete the educational requirements for becoming a lawyer

CRefer him to vocational evaluation so that he can identify a goal that is commensurate with his current level of education and work experience.

DExplore what appeals to him about being a lawyer to help him decide if he should pursue that goal or other careers that offer similar benefits and working conditions.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Tomoko at Sep 13, 2024, 02:59 AM

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Leonardo

9 months ago

A) Tell him that you would be pleased to work with him on a more reasonable goal, such as moving up to prep cook in the restaurant.

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Cecily

9 months ago

B) Inform him that it will take many years to complete the educational requirements for becoming a lawyer.

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Nan

9 months ago

D) Explore what appeals to him about being a lawyer to help him decide if he should pursue that goal or other careers that offer similar benefits and working conditions.

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9 months ago

Becoming a lawyer? Good luck with that, buddy! Option B is the way to go - break it to him gently that it's gonna take a loooong time to get there.

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Blair

8 months ago

D) Explore what appeals to him about being a lawyer to help him decide if he should pursue that goal or other careers that offer similar benefits and working conditions.

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Tonette

9 months ago

C) Refer him to vocational evaluation so that he can identify a goal that is commensurate with his current level of education and work experience.

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Nieves

9 months ago

A) Tell him that you would be pleased to work with him on a more reasonable goal, such as moving up to prep cook in the restaurant.

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9 months ago

D) Explore what appeals to him about being a lawyer to help him decide if he should pursue that goal or other careers that offer similar benefits and working conditions.

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