Sally is a social worker who believes strongly in understanding clients’ problems in terms of their subjective experiences. What social-work theory is Sally most likely to draw her practice from?
a. Cognitive-behavioral theory
b. Humanist theory
c. Psychodynamic theory
d. Postmodern theory
d
Feedback to correct answer: Postmodern practice theories are grounded in the belief that reality is subjective in nature, and therefore open to multiple interpretations, which themselves are influenced by personal experiences and values, and the social and political norms and language in a given historical context.
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