Differentiate between open and closed questions. When should you use each?

What will be an ideal response?


Closed questions ask for specific information and get a short response. These are used to clarify important facts. Open questions allow more freedom of response and yield a greater number of possible responses.

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a. Drawing b. Flight c. Drawing and fight d. Fight e. Crying

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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It is the client's responsibility to inform professional counselors on his/her cultural background to improve the counselor's awareness

a. True b. False

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Reality therapy sees transference as a way for the therapist to avoid getting personally involved in the clients' lives

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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