The Principle of Client Self-Determination Implies That

question 11

Multiple Choice

The principle of client self-determination implies that:

• A) The client, not the worker, is the chief problem solver
• B) Social workers should seek to establish an expert-inferior relationship with a client
• C) Social workers should not offer an opinion or suggest a resolution strategy to a client
• D) It should be discouraged when the social worker has the additional function to protect society

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Definitions:

Gatekeeping

The process by which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication.

Centralized Network

A network structure where a central node has direct connections to all other nodes, promoting efficiency and control but potentially limiting flexibility.

Maintenance Activities

Tasks undertaken to keep equipment or systems running efficiently through routine checks and repairs.

Disruptive Activities

involve actions that interrupt or disturb the normal flow of operations and processes, potentially leading to negative outcomes or inefficiencies.