The Major Area of Debate About Social Work Theory, from the 1990s

question 16

Multiple Choice

The major area of debate about social work theory, from the 1990s to the present, has been:

• A) whether theory still has as much value as before
• B) epistemological
• C) if there are valid alternatives to evidence-based practice
• D) none of the above

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