All of the following statements about goal setting in generalist social are true except:

a. the most emotionally charged goals should be addressed first since they are the most important
b. the goals should be realistically achievable
c. the goals should be organized around specific targets for change
d. the goals should be related to the client’s capacity to engage in behaviors that will move in the direction of positive change


ANS: a

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