When an interviewer is faced with a situation in which a respondent has not answered a question,and the interviewer leans forward in her chair to look at the respondent in such a way to communicate that the interviewer expects the respondent to answer the question,this is an example of:
A)repeating the question
B)asking a neutral question
C)a silent probe
D)verification

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The interviewer leaning forward to look at the respondent is a nonverbal cue that can be interpreted as a silent probe. The interviewer is expecting the respondent to answer the question without verbally prompting them to do so. This technique is used to encourage the respondent to provide a more complete answer. Repeating the question or asking a neutral question may not be effective in getting the respondent to answer the original question. Verification is used to confirm information that has already been provided, not to prompt a response.

When an Interviewer Is Faced with a Situation in Which