The Opening Stage of the Interview May Be Best Described

Multiple Choice

The opening stage of the interview may be best described as:

A) The use of direct questions to gather basic client information.
B) A nondirective or unstructured interview stage lasting about five to eight minutes
C) A brief period of informal and casual small talk that allows therapist and client to get acquainted with one another.
D) The use of specific questions to assess the client's concerns.
E) None of the above