Use of the Strengths Perspective is strongly advocated in the helping profession . Below, which best describes the views of DeJong and Miller about this perspective?

a. All environments, even the most bleak contain resources
b. Discovering strength requires a hierarchical process where expert practitioners have the last word
c. Focusing on strengths turns the helpers' attention toward blaming the victim
d. Only some people and environments possess strengths
e. Client motivation is lessened by an emphasis on strengths.


A

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