Which statement best distinguishes guidance from counselling?

A. Guidance is always individual, while counselling is always conducted in groups

B. Guidance is broader, while counselling is a more focused helping process

C. Counselling deals only with vocational problems

D. Guidance and counselling have no relationship

Correct Answer: B. Guidance is broader, while counselling is a more focused helping process

Guidance is a broad developmental service that may include educational, personal-social, and vocational assistance.

Counselling is a more focused interpersonal helping process.
Guidance is not always individual and counselling is not always in groups; counselling is not limited to vocational problems, and the two are closely related.

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