When the Interviewer Using the NICHD Protocol for Children Says

question 12

Multiple Choice

When the interviewer using the NICHD protocol for children says things like "OK," "Yes" and "Uh-huh," he or she is demonstrating which type of prompt?

• A) cued invitation
• B) facilitator
• C) directive
• D) placating

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Definitions:

Vague Instructions

Instructions that are not clear or specific, leading to confusion or misinterpretation.

Trait Anxiety

A personality characteristic where an individual tends to perceive situations as threatening and react with anxiety more often than the average person.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety or fear responses by gradually exposing the individual to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation exercises.

Deep Muscle Relaxation

A technique that involves tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups to reduce stress and anxiety.