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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?
Suggested Answer: D
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30 comments · newest first
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Nelida
10 months ago
C could work too, but I feel like he needs to dream big!
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Dominque
11 months ago
Wait, can he really become a lawyer if he doesn't like school? Seems unlikely.
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Wilda
11 months ago
Option B is just a downer. He needs support, not more discouragement!
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Cary
11 months ago
Definitely agree with D! It’s important to understand his motivation.
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Annett
11 months ago
I think option D is the best! Exploring his interests sounds smart.
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Wilda
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.