A goal of counseling for individuals who have learned exaggerated gender stereotypes is to assist either type of client toward success in both affective and instrumental domains.

• A. Cannot be determined
• B. Not applicable
• C. True
• D. False

Answer: (C)

A central idea here is that counseling aims to help clients function well in both emotional (affective) and practical (instrumental) areas of life. When someone holds exaggerated gender stereotypes, those rigid beliefs can limit how they experience feelings, interact with others, and cope with daily life, as well as their career, problem-solving, and independent functioning. Counseling addresses these issues by challenging rigid expectations and teaching skills for healthier emotional processing and practical tasks, aiming for balanced functioning across both domains for any client. Therefore, the statement is true.