What Approach Is Most Likely to Encourage Parents to Talk

question 13

Multiple Choice

What approach is most likely to encourage parents to talk about their feelings related to their child's illness?

• A) Being sympathetic
• B) Using direct questions
• C) Using open-ended questions
• D) Avoiding periods of silence

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, feeling, and problem-solving, that are not directly observable.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or context.

Mental Phenomena

Processes of the mind such as cognition, emotions, and consciousness that are subjective in nature.