Which technique is not listed among the Communication Techniques?

• A. Active listening
• B. Adaptive questioning
• C. Leading questions
• D. Facilitation

Answer: (C)

Recognizing which technique fits standard patient-centered communication and which does not. Active listening involves fully attending, nodding, and reflecting back to confirm understanding, which builds trust and clarity. Adaptive questioning means tailoring questions to the patient's responses and situation, often using open-ended prompts to explore concerns thoroughly. Facilitation helps steer the conversation in a collaborative way, keeping it focused, and summarizing key points so both sides are aligned. Leading questions, by contrast, steer the respondent toward a specific answer or imply a preferred response, biasing what is shared and undermining autonomy. Because they bias information, leading questions are not considered a standard communication technique in this framework.