Which of the following statements is true of social work assessments?
A. There is one standard and acceptable format for social work assessments.
B. Assessments should be approached as technical rather than professional endeavors.
C. They should be collaborative and dynamic.
D. Social workers should use “top-down” approaches for social work assessments
ANS: C
PG: 375
Feedback: Assessment processes should be approached as professional rather than technical endeavors, as
collaborative rather than singular undertakings, and as dynamic rather than static processes. Social workers should
avoid "top-down" or bureaucratic approaches.
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