Question

Explain which type of tool for identifying problems this scenario represents.

Situation: A shy teenage girl with a single mother who had a disability continued to experience trouble with bullies in school. Due to the girl’s shyness and home situation, combined with the bullying incidents, the girl’s mother and school guidance counselor requested a social worker get involved. The social worker met with the girl and asked her why she thought she was having trouble. After the girl thought about it for a few minutes, she responded. The social worker again asked why, and after each response from the girl, repeated the question "Why?" a total of five times.

Answer 1

The scenario represents the use of the '5 Whys' tool for identifying problems in a social work context.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario described represents the use of the '5 Whys' tool for identifying problems. This tool is commonly used in problem-solving and root cause analysis to delve deeper into the underlying issues. By repeatedly asking 'Why?' in response to the girl's answers, the social worker aimed to uncover the root causes of the girl's trouble with bullies in school.