Fred is a social worker who is heavily involved in an addressing area of system dysfunction. Which of the following particular issues is Fred most likely to work with?
a. Less-experienced social workers
b. Failing schools
c. An area with drug problems
d. An unemployable individual
b
Feedback to correct answer: System dysfunctions can occur at the individual, family, community, organizational, or societal level. Regardless of where the dysfunction originates within a system, it can create chaos that can be perpetuated throughout the associated subsystems.
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