Question

An indirective, open style of advice-giving makes the patient less resistant and suspicious of the provider. It also increases the chances for patients thoughtful exploration of their own dilemmas.

Answer 1

yes,an indirective open style of advice making makes patient more resistant and suspicious and result in thoughtful exploration of their own ideas.studies seems to suggest that this type of advice is problematic in therapeutic relationship and should be discouraged.This is because it is comparitively poor in generating rapport and unconditional positive regard.it can produce more guarded response in patients and provide dimnish learning.many patients are sensitive to advice and they will be willing to follow only the command or directive.this indirective advice giving also results in confusion too.advice that is more tentative is mostly likely to be accepted.