Why Should Practitioners Avoid Using "Why" Questions

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why should practitioners avoid using "why" questions?

• A) "Why" questions discourage people and make them feel sad.
• B) The client may think that the practitioner is incompetent because s/he does not know the answer.
• C) "Why" questions are rude.
• D) "Why" questions often invite people to feel defensive and are experienced as attacking.

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