Which of the following is a question Shneidman suggests could be used to draw a suicidal person out and engage them in talking?
A) "Why would you want to do that?"
B) "Think of how your mother would feel!"
C) "What would you like to see happen?"
D) "Do you have a will or DNR in place?"

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Shneidman suggests asking open-ended questions that invite discussion and exploration of the person's thoughts and feelings, such as "What would you like to see happen?" This kind of question shows that you are willing to listen and understand, and can lead to deeper conversations about the person's concerns and motivations. A and B are both closed-ended questions that may shut down communication, and D is a more practical question that may not address the person's emotional needs.

Which of the Following Is a Question Shneidman Suggests Could