What is the difference between direct and indirect questions, and when to use each?

What is the difference between direct and indirect questions, and when to use each?

• A. Direct questions encourage open-ended responses, while indirect prompts for constraints.
• B. Direct questions seek specific information; indirect questions invite reflection or elaboration; use direct for clarity and safety, indirect for exploration.
• C. Direct questions seek feelings only; indirect questions seek facts.
• D. Direct questions should never be used; indirect questions always.

Answer: (B)