Communicating with Children and Young People: A Guide for Social Care Professionals

Question 1

When communicating with children and young people, which principle is essential to consider?

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Adjusting communication to suit their developmental stage

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Using a formal tone to establish authority

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Avoiding non-verbal cues to maintain professionalism

Question 2

When communicating with children and young people, which of these is essential for effective communication?

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Listening attentively

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Using language suited to their age

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Asking direct questions

Question 3

Which of the following non-verbal cues may indicate a child is distressed?

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Frowning and avoiding eye contact

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Smiling and making eye contact

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Sitting still and quietly

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Talking loudly and excitedly

Question 4

When supporting a child's emotional well-being, it is essential to:

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Validate their emotions and help them express them appropriately

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Ignore their feelings and focus on practical solutions

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Tell them to 'snap out of it' and be more positive

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Punish them for expressing negative emotions

Question 5

Which of the following is a legal requirement for safeguarding children?

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Reporting any suspected abuse or neglect

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Ignoring any concerns raised by children

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Withholding information about a child's welfare

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Only reporting incidents that occur in your presence

Question 6

When communicating with a child who has a disability:

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Ask their parents or guardians for guidance on how to communicate with them

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Use the same language and approach as with other children

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Treat them differently and avoid using direct language

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Ignore their communication attempts and focus on their physical needs

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective way to build a positive relationship with a child?

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Listening attentively and showing empathy

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Punishing them for misbehavior

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Talking down to them and using sarcasm

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Ignoring their attempts at communication

Question 8

When working with a group of children, it is important to:

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Ensure all children have equal opportunities to participate

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Give attention only to the loudest or most outgoing children

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Focus primarily on the needs of the most challenging children

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Ignore any disruptive behavior

Question 9

Which of the following is a key principle of confidentiality in social work?

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Only sharing information with those who have a legitimate need to know

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Sharing information with anyone who requests it

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Disclosing information to protect the child from harm, even without their consent

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Keeping all information strictly confidential regardless of the circumstances

Question 10

When ending a conversation with a child, it is important to:

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Give them time to finish speaking and say goodbye politely

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Abruptly cut them off and leave without saying goodbye

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Tell them you're too busy to talk and walk away

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Ignore them and continue your own business

Question 11

Which of the following is a form of active listening?

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Maintaining eye contact, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing

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Nodding and agreeing without paying full attention

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Interrupting frequently and changing the topic of conversation

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Ignoring the child's body language and non-verbal cues

Question 12

Which principle is crucial for effective communication with children and young people?

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Using age-appropriate language and tone

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Maintaining a formal and authoritative tone

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Speaking down to them

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Avoiding non-verbal cues

Question 13

When communicating with a young child, it is essential to:

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Use concrete and relatable language

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Maintain eye contact and a serious expression

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Speak rapidly and monotonously

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Expect them to understand complex concepts

Question 14

Which strategy supports the emotional well-being of young people?

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Active listening and empathy

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Dismissing their feelings

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Using confrontational language

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Maintaining a strict and unapproachable demeanor

Question 15

What is a crucial consideration when communicating with children and young people who may have experienced trauma?

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Prioritizing their safety, comfort, and confidentiality

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Focusing solely on their past experiences

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Using confrontational and challenging language

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Ignoring their non-verbal cues

Question 16

When using non-verbal communication with children, it is important to:

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Maintain an open and approachable body language

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Avoid making eye contact

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Use exaggerated and distracting gestures

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Display a disinterested and bored expression

Question 17

When a child is withdrawn or hesitant to talk, it is recommended to:

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Use open-ended questions, avoid interrupting, and provide a safe space

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Be impatient and demand that they talk

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Ignore their reluctance and move on

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Use leading questions to get them talking

Question 18

What is a key aspect of effective active listening?

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Paying attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues

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Interrupting frequently to ask questions and clarify

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Assuming you understand before the speaker finishes

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Maintaining a defensive posture

Question 19

When communicating with an angry or upset young person, it is important to:

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Remain calm and avoid escalating the situation

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Confront them directly and demand that they calm down

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Ignore their feelings and focus solely on the issue at hand

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Use sarcasm and belittling language

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of effective communication with children?

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Speaking in a condescending manner

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Using clear and simple language

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Maintaining appropriate eye contact

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Being patient and understanding

Question 21

When communicating with young people, it is essential to:

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Respect their privacy and boundaries

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Avoid using informal language and slang

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Interrupt them frequently to show interest

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Assume you know what they are thinking

Question 22

When communicating with a child who is experiencing distress, an effective approach is to:

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Use active listening and empathy to validate their emotions

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Ignore their feelings and move on

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Offer simplistic and impractical solutions

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Tell them to calm down immediately and stop crying

Question 23

When a young person is in emotional distress, the most appropriate response is to:

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Offer empathetic support and validation

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Dismiss their feelings as unimportant

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Provide immediate solutions to their problems

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Ignore their nonverbal cues

Question 24

Open-ended questions are valuable because they:

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Encourage children to provide detailed responses

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Limit children's answers to specific options

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Make children feel pressured to answer quickly

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Are not effective in engaging children

Question 25

When communicating with children from diverse backgrounds, it's important to:

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Be aware of potential cultural differences in communication styles

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Assume all children communicate in the same way

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Use slang and colloquialisms to connect with them

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Ignore nonverbal cues that may differ from your own culture

Question 26

To establish a positive communication environment with children, it's essential to:

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Set clear expectations and boundaries while being respectful

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Punish children for breaking communication rules

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Ignore children when they interrupt

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Focus on negative behaviors rather than positive ones

Question 27

When communicating with a child with a disability, it's important to:

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Speak slowly and clearly, using simple language and considering their communication abilities

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Use patronizing language and treat them as inferior

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Ignore the child's communication difficulties

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Avoid physical contact

Question 28

In a social care setting, communication with children and young people should prioritize:

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Their needs, perspectives, and well-being

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The professional's perspective and convenience

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Formal and impersonal language

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Assumptions and stereotypes

Question 29

Which communication technique is most appropriate for encouraging children and young people to express their thoughts and feelings freely?

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Active listening

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Direct questioning

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Interrogation

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Judgmental statements

Question 30

Which approach is most likely to be effective in managing challenging behaviour displayed by young people?

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Empathy and understanding

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Punishment

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Ignoring the behaviour

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Physical restraint

Question 31

In communication with children and young people, it's important to:

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Use age-appropriate language

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Establish continuous eye contact

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Avoid using gestures

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Ignore nonverbal cues

Question 32

Which element is NOT characteristic of effective communication with children and young people?

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Using technical jargon

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Respect

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Asking open-ended questions

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Delivering clear messages

Question 33

How does effective communication contribute to building emotional resilience in children and young people who have faced challenges?

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It creates a safe environment for them to express and share their experiences.

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It teaches them strategies to cope with difficult emotions.

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It helps them feel less alone and more connected to others.

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It directly boosts their self-confidence.

Question 34

When interacting with young children, it is essential to use:

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Age-appropriate language and concepts that they can easily understand

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Technical jargon that is unfamiliar to them

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Complicated sentence structures that may confuse them

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Abstract ideas that are beyond their comprehension

Question 35

When supporting the emotional well-being of young people, it is important to:

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Create a safe and supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings

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Judge their feelings and dismiss their concerns

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Avoid providing any emotional support and focus solely on practical matters

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Interrupt them while they are talking and offer unsolicited advice

Question 36

Which of the following is a key principle of effective non-verbal communication with children?

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Mirroring their body language to show empathy and understanding

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Maintaining constant eye contact, even if it makes them uncomfortable

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Using only verbal cues and avoiding any non-verbal communication

Question 37

When communicating with children from diverse backgrounds, it is essential to:

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Be aware of and respect cultural differences in communication styles

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Focus only on the child's verbal communication and ignore non-verbal cues

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Ignore cultural differences and assume that all children communicate in the same way

Question 38

Which of the following active listening techniques is most effective in building rapport and trust?

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Paraphrasing to demonstrate understanding and encourage further conversation

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Interjecting with personal anecdotes and experiences

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Changing the subject abruptly and interrupting the child's train of thought

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Avoiding eye contact and appearing disinterested

Question 39

When communicating with children who have experienced trauma, it is important to:

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Be patient, understanding, and allow them to communicate at their own pace

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Force them to talk about their experiences, even if they are not ready

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Ignore their non-verbal cues and focus only on their verbal communication

Question 40

When communicating with young children, it is essential to:

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Use simple language and short sentences.

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Avoid making eye contact.

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Maintain an authoritative tone.

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Speak rapidly to keep their attention.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for supporting the emotional well-being of children and young people?

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Belittling their feelings.

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Providing a safe and supportive environment.

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Encouraging them to express their emotions.

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Listening actively and without judgment.

Question 42

When communicating with children who have additional needs:

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Use clear and concise language.

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Focus on their limitations.

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Use a patronizing tone.

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Avoid using visual aids.

Question 43

Which of the following is an effective way to build rapport with children and young people?

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Showing empathy and understanding.

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Assuming authority.

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Using jargon.

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Interrupting frequently.

Question 44

Which of the following is an ethical consideration when communicating with children and young people?

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Maintaining confidentiality.

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Using information for personal gain.

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Ignoring their wishes.

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Promoting personal agendas.