Which of the following offers the patient little freedom to explain his answers and requires only yes-or-no answers?

A. Mirroring the patient's responses
B. Agreeing or disagreeing with the patient
C. Asking closed-ended questions
D. Probing
E. Asking leading questions


Answer: C

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