When Obtaining Assessment Data from Collateral Sources, Social Workers Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

When obtaining assessment data from collateral sources, social workers should:

• A)​exercise discretion.
• B)​avoid consulting collateral contacts suggested by clients.
• C)​avoid consulting family members of clients.
• D)​operate anonymously.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)

A disorder characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, presenting itself during the developmental period.

Tic Disorder

A condition characterized by sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic movements or vocalizations that are involuntary.

Mute

A condition or state in which a person is unable or unwilling to speak, sometimes due to psychological or physical reasons.

Passive

A behavioral trait in which an individual tends not to assert themselves in situations and allows others to dictate actions or decisions.