When encouraging a client to begin to talk in the helping session,it would be LEAST helpful if the helper were to extend
A)a closed question.
B)an unstructured invitation.
C)an open-ended lead.
D)a question beginning with what,where,when,or how.

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Closed questions, which typically elicit a yes or no response, are least helpful in encouraging a client to begin talking in a helping session because they do not encourage elaboration or detailed sharing of thoughts and feelings. Open-ended questions and invitations, on the other hand, encourage more expansive dialogue.

When Encouraging a Client to Begin to Talk in the Helping