Which of the following statements best describes social workers as pragmatists?

a. They tend to use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
b. They start with the assumption that they have the one, true political perspective, or social theory, or knowledge-generating method.
c. They are aware of their limitations and fallibility and strive to create the best society possible, given the tools they have available.
d. They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity, multiple ways of knowing, and that knowledge is time and context-bound.


Ans: C

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