Directions: For each statement, indicate the response that most closely identifies your beliefs and attitudes. Use the following code: 5 = I strongly agree with this statement. 4 = I agree with this statement. 3 = I am undecided about this statement. 2 = I disagree with this statement. 1 = I strongly disagree with this statement. It is best to adhere to one specific theory of counseling. I would rather combine insights and techniques derived from various theoretical approaches to counseling than base my practice on a single model. People are basically capable of and responsible for finding their own solutions to their problems. What happens in counseling sessions is more my responsibility than it is my client's. I would find it difficult to work for an agency that expected me to perform functions I didn't think were appropriate to counseling. I should have the power to define my own role and professional identity as a mental health practitioner. Clients should always select the goals of counseling. I would be willing to work with clients who did not seem to have any clear goals or reasons for seeking counseling. Competent diagnosis is necessary for planning appropriate treatment. The drawbacks associated with diagnosis in counseling outweigh the values. Testing can be a very useful adjunct to counseling. The medical model of mental health can be applied effectively in counseling and psychotherapy. The theory I hold and the techniques I employ need to be compatible with the demands of a managed care system. Skill in using a variety of techniques is one of the most important qualities of a therapist. Theories of counseling can limit counselors by encouraging them to pay attention only to behavior that fits their particular theory. Counselors should develop and modify their own theory of counseling as they practice. There are major shortcomings in applying most of the contemporary counseling theories to diverse ethnic and cultural groups. Although people are not always responsible for creating their problems, they are responsible for finding ways to deal effectively with these problems. It can be unethical for practitioners to fail to do some type of assessment and diagnosis, especially with high-risk (suicidal or dangerous) clients. It is critical to take cultural factors into consideration in assessment and diagnosis if the therapist hopes to gather accurate data and come up with a valid perspective on a client