A social worker began working with a female client who was being charged with

neglect of her two children, ages 2 and 3 ½.

As the social worker prepared for his
meeting with the client, he felt enraged and couldn't fathom how a mother hurt her
children that way. During the meeting, the social worker asked the client to tell him
about the circumstances that led up to the neglect charge. He also asked the client
to talk about other aspects of her life, including her ability to pay her bills, and the
status of her health, expressing concern for the difficulties she was going through.
The social worker's questions reflect which social work factor?
a. Well-being
b. Acceptance
c. Genuineness
d. Empathy


D

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