As a social worker, Emily is committed to using evidenced-based practices. She believes that social workers have an ethical obligation to implement effective practices and programs. Further, she makes concerted efforts to help her clients understand practice and program evaluations. According to the text, what is a plausible assumption about why clients could critically consume evaluations?

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Clients will have the most at stake in evaluations as the outcomes of the evaluations could directly impact their lives and wellbeing. It is important for them to understand the effectiveness of the practices and programs they are involved in, so they can make informed decisions about their care. Choice A is incorrect as it assumes clients are incapable of critically consuming evaluations, which is not true. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes clients only focus on meeting treatment objectives and goals, which may not necessarily be true in all cases.

As a Social Worker, Emily Is Committed to Using Evidenced-Based