Understanding Open and Closed Questions

What type of question can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'?

• Maybe questions

• Detailed questions

• Open-ended questions

• Closed-ended questions

Which type of question allows for more detailed responses?

• Fill-in-the-blank questions

• Multiple-choice questions

• True or false questions

• Open-ended questions

Is 'How are you feeling today?' an open or closed question?

• Tomorrow

• Blue

• Open

• Yes

Give an example of a closed question.

• Are you happy?

• Is it raining outside?

• Do you like pizza?

• What is your name?

Why do open questions encourage more elaborate responses?

• Open questions prompt individuals to think critically and express their thoughts in depth, leading to more comprehensive responses.

• Open questions lead to shorter responses

• Closed questions limit the scope of responses

• Open questions discourage critical thinking

Can closed questions help gather specific information quickly?

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• Yes

• No

When would you use an open question in a conversation?

• When you want to close the conversation quickly

• When you want short and concise answers

• When you want to encourage detailed and thoughtful responses.

• When you want to limit the conversation

What type of question limits the respondent's answers?

• Closed-ended questions

• Open-ended questions

• Free-response questions

• Unlimited questions

Provide a closed question that starts with 'Do you...'

• Do you like ice cream?

• Do you enjoy rainy days?

• Do you prefer hot weather?

• Do you like broccoli?

How can open questions help in understanding someone's thoughts and feelings?

• Open questions lead to biased responses, distorting the true thoughts and feelings of an individual.

• Open questions allow for detailed and unrestricted responses, helping to gain a comprehensive understanding of someone's thoughts and feelings.

• Open questions encourage vague and brief answers, making it difficult to grasp someone's thoughts and feelings.

• Closed questions limit the responses to yes or no, hindering a deep understanding of thoughts and feelings.