Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

Which type of questions involves asking one person in the family about another person?

1. Closed-ended questions

2. Indirect questions

3. Open-ended questions

4. Circular questions

The correct answer is: Circular questions

Circular questions involve asking one person in the family about another person. They are designed to gather information about relationships, interactions, and behaviors within the family unit by indirectly exploring the dynamics between individuals. By asking one family member to provide insights or perspectives about another family member, circular questions can help uncover underlying issues or dynamics that may not be apparent through direct questioning. This approach can be especially useful in addressing sensitive or complex family dynamics in the context of child welfare assessments and interventions. Closed-ended questions typically require a specific short answer, limiting the depth of the response. Indirect questions, while related to the correct answer, are not specifically focused on asking one person about another within the family. Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses but do not necessarily involve asking one family member about another.