CommunicationQuestion 900 of 1700
Which statement shows the technique of voicing doubt in a gentle way?
- “You are wrong, and there is nothing there.”
- “I know you see spiders, but I don’t see any spiders.”
- Spiders are not allowed here, so you are wrong.
- “Why do you say that you see spiders?”
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Correct answer: “I know you see spiders, but I don’t see any spiders.”
Voicing doubt calls attention to a false perception without arguing.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026