A major difference between diagnosis and assessment is that:
a. Assessment can only be done with a licensed social worker.
b. Assessment is a mutual project with social worker and client; diagnosis is done by the social worker alone.
c. Diagnosis is for the purpose of building goals; assessment is not.
d. None of the above.
Answer: b. Assessment is a mutual project with social worker and client; diagnosis is done by the social worker alone.
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