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What is it called when a question is asked and answered?
The word is maieutics, also known as the Socratic method, answering a question with a question, often to invoke more thought into the questioner, to answer the questions they ask themselves.
Do narcissists answer questions with questions?
One way in which narcissists contribute to the crazy-making is by not answering questions. Some of the questions you ask might be simple and unimportant, while others can be perceived as accusatory. Regardless of the actual question, the narcissist won’t answer your questions.
What does it mean to be able to answer challenging questions?
This, of course, means being able to answer challenging questions. Typically when a person avoids answering a question, that question was posed by another person in a debate or discussion. In such cases, the person is not only evincing flawed reasoning but also violating basic principles of discussion.
Why do some people refuse to answer certain questions?
Ulterior motives often influence the way that certain people answer certain questions. As people learn to be more sly, they’ll realize that simply refusing to answer questions can get them into just as much trouble as voicing the painful truth. Those listening, can make assumptions based on one’s lack of desire to answer a certain tough question.
Why do people tend to ask questions they already know the answer?
Here is one possible answer: People tend to ask questions they already know the answer to because they typically want you to take the responsibility for the choice they know they should make. I hope this helps!
Why don’t people give straight answers to questions?
People who don’t give straight answers to questions sidestep the pillars your questions are built on. They may address some, or most, of the pillars that support your questions, but will never address all of them in one answer.