A social worker withholds information from a client because he/she/they believes that his/her/their knowledge of the client's best interest supersedes the client's perspective. Which of a client's core individual rights does the social worker violate through this action?
A) Well-being
B) Creativity
C) Self-determination
D) Autonomy

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Self-determination is a core individual right that states clients have the right to make their own choices and decisions regarding their lives. By withholding information from the client, the social worker is not allowing them to exercise this right and make an informed decision for themselves. The social worker is prioritizing their own belief of what is best for the client over the client's autonomy.

A Social Worker Withholds Information from a Client Because He/she/they