Here are potential responses to the guide questions: 1. Ben may be acting out due to issues at home, such as a difficult family situation, lack of parental involvement, or past experiences of abuse or neglect. He could be seeking attention or trying to feel in control. Understanding the root causes would help address the behavior. 2. No, the consequences applied so far have been punitive in nature and have not worked to change Ben's behavior long-term. A different approach is needed. 3. As the adviser, I would try to build rapport with Ben to understand him better. With parental consent, counseling may help. Positive reinforcement of good behavior, clear rules, and monitoring progress closely could help modify the unwanted actions.