Florida Child Protection Investigator (CPI) Certification Practice Test

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During an interview, if a mother claims her daughter is excelling in school, what is the next best step?

  1. Take her word for it

  2. Validate this information from another source

  3. Ignore the comment

  4. Conclude the interview

The correct answer is: Validate this information from another source

The best approach in this scenario is to validate the information from another source. In an interview, particularly when assessing a child's well-being and progress, it is important to gather comprehensive and accurate data. By corroborating the mother's claim with additional sources, such as school records, teacher feedback, or assessments, you can ensure that the information is reliable. This step is crucial in forming a complete understanding of the child's situation and helps to build a well-rounded evaluation. Simply taking the mother's word for it could lead to an incomplete picture, as personal perceptions can occasionally be biased. Ignoring the comment would mean missing a valuable insight into the child's achievements, and concluding the interview without further exploration would not only be premature but could also overlook critical information that might influence the overall assessment.