Pursuing content that is only tangentially related to client concerns, issues of client and family safety, or legal mandates:

A) ​dominates the interaction with the client.
B) ​justifies the rationale for the social worker's exploration of the topic.
C) ​makes it impossible to shift the focus to the present experiences of the client.
D) ​is a counterproductive interviewing strategy.

Tangentially Related

This term refers to items or topics that are somewhat related to each other but not directly connected or central to the main subject.

Interviewing Strategy

A planned approach to conducting interviews, designed to obtain relevant information effectively and efficiently.

Legal Mandates

Laws or regulations that require individuals or organizations to follow certain procedures or meet specific standards.