Which of the following are benefits of open-ended questions? Select one answer.

Question

They are a good way to get a direct and quick response about the person’s safety and suicide risk.

They allow the person to take the lead and share information in the way that is most important to them.

They encourage the individual to share specific and concrete details about their situation and story.

All of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is: They allow the person to take the lead and share information in the way that is most important to them.

While the other statements may also have validity in different contexts, the primary benefit of open-ended questions is that they empower individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in their own words.