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LESSON #3
INFORMED DECISION MAKING
Closed-Ended Questions
A closed-ended question is one that requires only a single word or brief answer, and may discourage a more detailed, thoughtful response. “Are you planning to breastfeed?” is a closed-ended question, as is, “Are you planning to breastfeed or bottle feed?”
Questions such as these do not invite discussion, and they may give the impression that there is only one correct answer. The woman may give you the answer she thinks you want to hear, and the opportunity for exploring feelings and attitudes may be lost.
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