At a university counselling centre, which question is most likely to elicit the most honest response?
A)"How often do you smoke pot
" asked by a 55 year old male therapist
B)"How often do you smoke pot
" asked by a 60 year old female therapist
C)"How often do you smoke pot
" asked by a 30 year old male therapist
D)"How often do you smoke pot
" asked by a 45 year old female therapist

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Research has shown that individuals are more likely to disclose sensitive information to therapists who are perceived to be similar to them in terms of characteristics such as age, ethnicity, and gender. Therefore, a 30 year old male therapist is most likely to elicit the most honest response from a young adult male inquiring about their marijuana use.

At a University Counselling Centre, Which Question Is Most Likely