Question

Xanat is grief-stricken after the death of her mother. Consequently, her productivity at work is suffering. Humberto, her supervisor, calls her for a meeting to discuss her deteriorating performance. Xanat tells him that she is finding it difficult to concentrate at work after her mother's death. Humberto recommends that Xanat should seek help from the company's Employee Assistance Program. This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.

A) closure
B) counseling
C) coaching
D) attribution

Answer 1

Answer: B) counseling

Explanation:

Counseling is the process of rendering professional advice and guidance to individuals through personal interviews, testing interests and aptitudes by utilizing psychological methods. In the case above the supervisor is trying to counsel Xanat due to her deteriorating performance, by assessing her and suggesting possible solutions to her condition.