Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

Mr. Marris's refusal to work with a student due to a value clash would be viewed ethically as allowing personal biases to affect counseling practice. In the field of school counseling, ethical standards emphasize the importance of being able to provide support to all students, regardless of personal beliefs or values. Counselors are expected to maintain professionalism, which includes a responsibility to set aside personal biases and engage with students in a manner that prioritizes their well-being and educational needs.

When a counselor refuses to work with a student because of a disagreement in values, it demonstrates a failure to uphold these ethical responsibilities. This could potentially harm the student by denying them access to necessary support and guidance, which is a fundamental aspect of the counselor's role. Good ethical practice requires counselors to be culturally competent and to navigate differences in values without allowing them to interfere with the counseling relationship.