If an Interviewee Is Afraid to Answer a Specific Reason

question 20

Multiple Choice

If an interviewee is afraid to answer a specific reason for fear of retaliation, the interviewer should:

• A) Guarantee the interviewee that their name will not be associated with any information.
• B) Assure them that the information will be kept as quiet as possible.
• C) Not force the interviewee to answer the question.
• D) Treat the interviewee as a guilty party and charge them with accessory to the crime.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach aiming to explore the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions, often focusing on the impact of the unconscious.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique in behavioral therapy used to help patients overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the object of their fear in a controlled environment.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs to treat mental disorders.

Humanistic Therapists

Practitioners who adopt a client-centered approach, focusing on individual potential and emphasizing the importance of self-actualization and personal growth.