Dr.Natil is concerned his interview with a drug addict is going poorly.He asks a question about the addict's interests in high school to cool him off.This situation is an example of a(n)

A) extra question.
B) throwaway question.
C) probing question.
D) essential question.

Throwaway Question

is a question asked without expecting a serious answer, often used to change the subject or lighten the mood.

Drug Addict

An individual who has developed a dependence on drugs, characterized by an uncontrollable desire to consume the substance despite harmful consequences.

Probing Question

A question designed to elicit more detailed responses, often used to explore the depth of the respondent's knowledge or feelings on a topic.