Why Do "Why" Questions Often Put Interviewees on the Defensive

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why do "why" questions often put interviewees on the defensive?

• A)​"Why" questions evoke a sense of being attacked.
• B)​As children, we all experienced some form of, "Why did you do that?"
• C)​"Why" questions can cause discomfort.
• D)All of the above

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