A school counsellor is told that a usually cheerful Class 11 student…

A school counsellor is told that a usually cheerful Class 11 student has suddenly started missing classes without reason. Arrange the counsellor's steps in the correct order:

(A) Plan interventions for the student
(B) Identify the student's vulnerability
(C) Comprehend the circumstances leading to the behaviour
(D) Take the striking change in attendance seriously

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → D, B, C, A

(D) Take the striking change in attendance seriously — First. Any unexpected or striking change in a student's attendance must be taken seriously first. Without noticing it, nothing else can start.

(B) Identify the student's vulnerability — Second. Next the counsellor identifies vulnerability, that is, finds out whether the student is at risk.

(C) Comprehend the circumstances leading to the behaviour — Third. Then the counsellor tries to comprehend the circumstances that led to the behaviour, such as trouble at home or in studies.

(A) Plan interventions for the student — Fourth. Only after knowing the risk and its causes can the counsellor plan interventions that suit the student. The word "accordingly" puts planning last.

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“Identifying students in distress : Any unexpected or striking change affecting the adolescent’s performance, attendance or behaviour should be taken seriously, such as:”