The First and Most Important Step in the Assessment Process

question 22

Multiple Choice

The first and most important step in the assessment process is to:

• A)determine if the client is suitable for services
• B)screen the client for potential problems and concerns
• C)identify the client's problems to be addressed and the reason for assessment
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Voluntary Process

An action or procedure undertaken freely without coercion.

Negotiation

Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more parties aimed at reaching a mutually beneficial agreement or resolving a conflict.

Established Set of Rules

An established set of rules refers to the formally agreed upon or widely recognized guidelines that govern behaviors or activities within a specific context or organization.

Dilemma of Honesty

The conflict between the desire to be truthful and the potential negative consequences of disclosing unfavorable information.