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Explain the Difference Between Open-Ended and Closed-Ended Questions

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Explain the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions. Using the following dialogue, give a closed-ended and an open-ended response to the client. In what ways do you think your two questions will impact the way in which the client responds?
Client: I'm really fed up with my spouse. He won't help me with the housework. I have to do everything for our kids, and I have a full time job. How in the world am I going to be able to manage without his help?
Social Worker:
Open-ended response + description of impact
Closed-ended response + description of impact


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