HUS3304 CH.9
Your adolescent client has just told you that her mom "micromanages" her life. Which of the following is NOT an example of an appropriate open-ended question to ask in this situation?
a. "Are you frustrated when your mom does that?"
Which of the following is NOT an open-ended question?
a. "Do you prefer living with your mother or your father?"
You are discussing a client's relationship with her husband. She says he is always yelling at her. Which is an example of a question to seek clarification?
a. "Would you give me an example of a time when he yelled at you?"
A rapid-fire questioning style fits with:
a. interrogation.
Asking several questions at once invites confusion, because generally clients will:
b. just reply to one of the questions.
Why should practitioners avoid using "why" questions?
c. "Why" questions often invite people to feel defensive and are experienced as attacking.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a mistake to avoid when asking questions to learn more about a client's situation?
c. Asking open-ended questions
What could a practitioner do if the client is giving one-word responses to open-ended questions?
c. Encourage the client by saying, "Tell me more about..."
Under which of the following circumstances is it acceptable to ask multiple choice questions?
c. You have already asked open-ended questions regarding your client's feelings, and she is not accustomed to expressing her feelings.
