Which concept describes the dependable manner in which we satisfy our needs without interfering with the rights of others?

• A. Coping Questions
• B. Value Judgement
• C. Responsibility
• D. WDEP System

Answer: (C)

Responsibility is about taking ownership of how you meet your needs in a dependable, respectful way. It means recognizing that your actions have consequences and choosing behavior that satisfies your needs without infringing on others’ rights—safety, autonomy, and fairness. This dependable pattern is what sets responsibility apart: it combines reliability with ethical consideration. Coping questions focus on strategies to handle problems, not on the duty to respect others while pursuing needs. Value judgement assesses actions against standards or beliefs, not the practical, consistent way of meeting needs. The WDEP system guides exploring wants, emotions, doing, and planning in counseling, rather than defining this general principle. So the concept described is responsibility.