Jalen is attempting to understand the community with which he is working. He chooses to look at the issues in terms of gang violence, the high unemployment rate, and poor health care. Jalen is using ________.

A. an asset-based perspective
B. a deficit-based perspective
C. his capacity building skills
D. the mapping assets technique


Answer: B

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