If a protective service worker (who is investigating whether child abuse is occurring) asks, "When did you stop hitting your children?" this represents the following type of questioning error:

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This question is an example of a loaded question because it presupposes that the person has been hitting their children, which may not be true. It's designed in a way that any direct answer would imply an admission of guilt.

If a Protective Service Worker (Who Is Investigating Whether Child