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Question
Which of the following statements is NOT true with respect to counselor competence?a. Practitioners are required to practice within the boundaries of their competence.
b. Only when the therapist completes a doctoral program are they competent to practice with all specialties.
c. The practitioner can develop competency by working with professionals with more experience.
d. Conferences, workshops, and continuing education are means toward developing competency.
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