What does it mean to say that assessment is a bidirectional process?

What will be an ideal response?


The social worker is assessing the problems and strengths of the client, while the client is assessing the personality, professional skills, and demeanor of the social worker. These parallel assessments begin to intersect if they build on positive engagement and remain nonthreatening.

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When the behavior of individuals within a particular organization are targets for change, groups must first determine whether ______.

a. the individuals have a commitment to social justice or will resist change b. these behaviors are idiosyncratic or reflect organizational mandates c. the behaviors have been going on for an extended period of time d. group members have relationships with these individuals

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The systematic review is not as good as the meta-analysis in the portrayal of evidence for the human service program or intervention.

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A client begins arriving late for her meetings with you. At the end of one meeting, she asks if she can stay longer so she can have a full hour with you. Your best response is to:

a. Extend the session, but tell her it's an exception b. Ask the client if she has a problem with her scheduled time and explain that, if she does, you can offer a different appointment time c. Tell the client she has an obligation to arrive on time d. Refuse to extend the session

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You have reviewed the process and engaged in a final evaluation of progress with the Smith

family. In the last several minutes remaining in this final meeting, you would like to share ending feelings and say goodbye. What would you say to the Smith family in the given situation?

What will be an ideal response?

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