Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

1. Do you agree with this plan?

2. What are some of the benefits of disclosing?

3. Is this what you want to do?

4. Can you explain your feelings?

The correct answer is: What are some of the benefits of disclosing?

An open-ended question is designed to encourage a full, meaningful answer using the subject's own knowledge and feelings. The selected example, "What are some of the benefits of disclosing?" invites the respondent to elaborate on their thoughts and perspectives. This type of question cannot be answered simply with "yes" or "no"; it requires the individual to provide specific insights, potentially leading to a more in-depth conversation. By contrast, the other examples are closed-ended questions. "Do you agree with this plan?" and "Is this what you want to do?" both prompt a straightforward confirmation or denial and do not allow for expanded dialogue. Similarly, "Can you explain your feelings?" while it may seem open-ended, typically leads to a single response rather than allowing for a broad exploration of feelings. This makes the selected example distinct in prompting a richer, more detailed exchange of ideas.