Asked by Isaiah Drayton on Jun 18, 2024
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A client complains to her social worker that he has not offered the services that he was scheduled to provide. The client says, "If I don't receive the services soon, I am going to talk to your supervisor." The social worker in agitation replies, "Do that, and I will no longer try to help you." This scenario illustrates that the social worker is:
A) judging.
B) counterattacking.
C) trying to convince the client.
D) using humor inappropriately.
Counterattacking
Responding to an attack or criticism with aggression or defense, often aiming to neutralize or defeat the opposition.
Agitation
A state of anxiety or nervous excitement, typically manifesting in physical movements or verbal outbursts.
Scheduled Services
Planned and organized activities or appointments that occur at specific times, often part of a routine or program.
- Understand the ethical considerations in social worker-client interactions.
- Recognize barriers to communication within the context of social work.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the ethical considerations in social worker-client interactions.
- Recognize barriers to communication within the context of social work.
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