Author Question: Which is the most appropriate question to ask to encourage conversation when interviewing an ... (Read 74 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which is the most appropriate question to ask to encourage conversation when interviewing an adolescent?

a. Are you in school?
b. Are you doing well in school?
c. How is school going for you?
d. How do your parents feel about your grades?

Question 2

Which strategy is most likely to encourage a child to express feelings about the hospital experience?

a. Asking close-ended questions
b. Asking direct questions
c. Sharing personal experiences
d. Actively listening

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Open-ended questions encourage communication. Direct questions with yes or no answers do not encourage conversation. Direct questions that can be interpreted as judgmental do not enhance communication. Asking adolescents about their parents' feelings may block communication.

Answer to Question 2

D
Active listening encourages conversation. Direct questions and close-ended questions can threaten and block communication. Talking about yourself shifts the focus of the conversation away from the child.