Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

School counselors can best support students as they develop personal identities by doing what?

1. Encouraging students to commit to a career choice early and to stick with it

2. Discouraging social relationships in which students may experience discomfort

3. Providing students with experiences that reinforce one viewpoint

4. Providing students with a wide range of information about of academic, social, and career opportunities

The correct answer is: Providing students with a wide range of information about of academic, social, and career opportunities

School counselors should not encourage students to commit to a career choice too early, as this may limit their options and prevent them from exploring and discovering their true interests and passions. Additionally, discouraging social relationships can be detrimental to a student's personal growth and development as it may lead to isolation and difficulty in navigating different social environments. Providing students with experiences that reinforce only one viewpoint can limit their understanding and ability to think critically and independently. By providing students with a wide range of information about academic, social, and career opportunities, school counselors can best support students in discovering and developing their personal identities. This allows students to explore their interests and values, make well-informed decisions, and develop a strong sense of self.