Using Rational Choice Theory

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Using Rational Choice Theory

The following are objective statements about a client or a situation. Identify possible theory or perspective
that can be most appropriate to the client/situation. Provide justification on how this theory/perspective
is most appropriate to situation. Note that you can only choose one (1) theory/perspective per item.
CLIENT SITUATION
THEORY/PERSPECTIVE
JUSTIFICATION
Mary is a perennial client of
domestic abuse. She would
come to the agency often to
report physical and sexual abuse
from her husband. When asked
why she would refuse to leave
her husband, client said that she
understands being the one at
fault in their marital situation.
She also stated being in love
with the husband and is afraid to
leave him because she may not
be able to stand on her own feet.
The client is a college graduate
but did not have any experience
working as she got married at
age 21.
Transcribed Image Text:The following are objective statements about a client or a situation. Identify possible theory or perspective that can be most appropriate to the client/situation. Provide justification on how this theory/perspective is most appropriate to situation. Note that you can only choose one (1) theory/perspective per item. CLIENT SITUATION THEORY/PERSPECTIVE JUSTIFICATION Mary is a perennial client of domestic abuse. She would come to the agency often to report physical and sexual abuse from her husband. When asked why she would refuse to leave her husband, client said that she understands being the one at fault in their marital situation. She also stated being in love with the husband and is afraid to leave him because she may not be able to stand on her own feet. The client is a college graduate but did not have any experience working as she got married at age 21.
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