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APSE CESP Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

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

APSE CESP Exam - Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

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Question #: 22
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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?

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Nelida
7 months ago
C could work too, but I feel like he needs to dream big!
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Dominque
8 months ago
Wait, can he really become a lawyer if he doesn't like school? Seems unlikely.
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Wilda
8 months ago
Option B is just a downer. He needs support, not more discouragement!
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Cary
8 months ago
Definitely agree with D! It’s important to understand his motivation.
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Annett
8 months ago
I think option D is the best! Exploring his interests sounds smart.
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Wilda
9 months ago
I feel like option A is too dismissive of his goal. We should support his dreams, even if they seem far-fetched right now.
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Lili
9 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we had to balance encouragement with realism. Option C sounds familiar but I'm not completely confident.
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Viva
9 months ago
I'm not sure if telling him about the years of education in option B is really motivating. It might discourage him more.
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Elena
9 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of exploring a student's interests, so option D seems like a good choice.
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Rex
9 months ago
Option D sounds like the most thoughtful approach. Understanding what's drawing him to law could open up some alternative paths that might be a better fit.
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Chi
9 months ago
I think option C is the way to go here. A vocational evaluation could really help this student figure out a more attainable goal that aligns with his current situation and skills.
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Amber
9 months ago
Hmm, becoming a lawyer seems like a pretty big goal for someone who doesn't even like school. I'd probably suggest exploring some more realistic options that could still be fulfilling.
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Selma
9 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about what the best approach would be for this student.
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Elden
9 months ago
I remember something about ARP flooding and how it can affect communication, but I can't quite recall if it should be enabled or disabled in this case.
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Leonardo
2 years 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
2 years ago
B) Inform him that it will take many years to complete the educational requirements for becoming a lawyer.
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Nan
2 years 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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Nilsa
2 years ago
Lawyer, huh? I bet he's got no idea what he's getting himself into. Option A is the way to go - guide him towards something more achievable, like becoming the next Gordon Ramsay of the dishwashing world!
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Adelina
2 years 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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Galen
2 years 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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Diego
2 years 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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Delsie
2 years ago
A dishwasher turning lawyer? I'm not sure his parents would approve of that. Option C sounds like the best bet to help him find a more realistic goal, you know, one that doesn't involve years of expensive schooling.
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Polly
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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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Jolanda
2 years ago
Whoa, a dishwasher wanting to be a lawyer? That's some serious ambition! I'd go with option D, explore what he really wants out of that career before setting him up for disappointment.
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Leslie
2 years ago
Leslie: I like the idea of helping people and making a difference in their lives.
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Ashlyn
2 years ago
Ashlyn: What made you interested in becoming a lawyer?
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Kami
2 years 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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