Self-Determination Is Described as Being the Behavior a Person Demonstrates

Self-determination is described as being the behavior a person demonstrates due to his/her wishes, desires and decisions. Clinical social workers are taught throughout their profession to promote and respect this trait. When would it be in the client's best interest to limit their right of self-determination?

A) When the decisions do not benefit others
B) When the wishes and desires hinder therapy progress
C) When the social worker feels the client has an underlying mental disability
D) When the client's decisions poses a risk to themselves or others

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