Item | Problem |
Don’t you think that smoking should be banned in public buildings? | Leading question―it favors a yes answer |
How often do you refer to a psychologist? | Implicit assumption―it assumes the respondent referred to a psychologist |
How often did you break down and burst into tears? | Non neutrality―“Break down” gives a negative undertone to crying |
Do you ever suffer from back pains? | Ambiguous and unclear―Does not specify the problem and the time frame |
Are you satisfied with your job or there were some problems? | Double barreled question (asks two different things at the same time) |
Did you notice any motor conversion symptoms over the last 4 weeks? | Complicated―Uses professional jargon |
It is true that one of the things I seem to have a problem with is making a point when discussing with other people | Lack of brevity/economy―“I often have difficulty in making a point” conveys the same meaning in fewer words |