Which of the Following Is Considered "Best Practice" for a Social

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered "best practice" for a social worker when talking to someone who is pregnant?

• A) Use the pronoun "she" since only women can give birth
• B) Avoid the topic since there are no clear answers, just referring to the patient by the name used on the chart
• C) Ask the patient what is the preferred way to be referred to since the patient may be gender non-binary or may identify as male
• D) Use the term "mother" to avoid a gendered pronoun

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Definitions:

Scientific Research Methods

Systematic and empirical methods of investigation used to increase or refine knowledge in the sciences, involving critical analysis, experimentation, and observation.

Participant Observation

A research method used in sociology and anthropology in which the researcher takes part in the community or group being studied to gain a deep understanding of its dynamics.

Variable

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Hypothesis

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