The Concept That Professional Competence Is "Aspirational" Means That Social

question 8

Multiple Choice

The concept that professional competence is "aspirational" means that social workers should:

• A) Strive for greater levels of knowledge and skill through ongoing reading, supervision, and other forms of professional development
• B) Have the minimum amount of knowledge and skill required to perform particular social work tasks
• C) Act as if they are very competent even if their level of competence is truly limited ("Fake it 'til you make it")
• D) Do whatever they need to do to avoid malpractice lawsuits or ethics complaints from clients

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Definitions:

Computer-based Training

A form of education in which students learn by executing special training programs on a computer.

Face-to-face Interaction

Direct communication or contact between two or more people in person.

Self-efficacy

A person's confidence in their capacity to accomplish tasks and achieve objectives.

Communities of Practice

Groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.