Which is the most appropriate question to ask when interviewing an adolescent to encourage conversation?
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?"
C
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A Direct questions with "yes" or "no" answers do not encourage conversation.
B Direct questions that can be interpreted as judgmental do not enhance
communication.
C Open-ended questions encourage communication.
D Asking adolescents about their parents' feelings may block communication.
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