Because of the emphasis on person-in-environment, social workers recognize that
situations and circumstances strongly influence human experience and action.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
PG: 29
Feedback: Because of the emphasis on person-in-environment, social workers recognize
that situations and circumstances strongly influence human experience and action.
Indeed, social workers understand that situational factors may override personal
characteristics so that even strongly moral and conscientious people sometimes take
immoral or illegal action
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