One Very Effective Way of Gathering Information About Children and Adolescents

question 16

Multiple Choice

One very effective way of gathering information about children and adolescents is simply to talk to them. Three of the following should increase the quantity and quality of information you get when you talk with young people. Which one is not likely to be helpful?

• A) Make it clear that you really care what a youngster has to say.
• B) Try to be somewhat aloof so that you come across as an unbiased listener.
• C) When asking about a sensitive topic, ask what other children might think about it.
• D) Ask follow-up questions when you don't understand what a child is telling you.