The author describes the characteristics of an effective counselor. By including this information in the chapter, he is hoping to convey the message that:
a. if you do not possess all of these characteristics, you are doomed to fail in the helping professions.
b. deficits in these qualities almost always require years of psychoanalysis.
c. you should develop your own concept of what personality traits you think are essential to strive for to promoteyour own personal growth.
d. those who possess all of these qualities can bypass the requirement to participate in clinical supervision.
Question 2
Whereas evidence-based practice has taken on some importance over the years, research seems to show that there are a number of __________ in counseling that seem to be even more important than evidence-based practice when looking at client outcomes.
A. theoretical constructs
B. specific treatments
C. common factors
D. psychotropic medications