If Tools Are Used as Part of the Assessment Process

question 15

Multiple Choice

If tools are used as part of the assessment process, socially just practice would dictate that they are ______.

• A) approved by all members and have been used/validated for groups with demographics identified as important by group members
• B) administered exclusively by the worker or someone else who has expertise in that area
• C) used only to identify group needs or characteristics
• D) used exclusively to identify individual needs or characteristics

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, affecting an individual's day-to-day functioning.

Sexual Fantasies

Imaginary sexual thoughts or desires that can influence arousal but do not necessarily involve intent to engage in sexual activity.

Psychological Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may cause distress or interfere with a person's ability to function.

Sexual Abuse

The act of subjecting someone to undesired or inappropriate sexual activities or conduct, typically involving coercion or force.