Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Alcohol and Drug Counselor Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change 3

Question 1

In the Stages of Change model, 'Maintenance' refers to the stage in which a person:

Accepted Answer

Has sustained behavior change for more than six months and works to prevent relapse

Answer

Maintenance is defined as sustaining the new behavior for longer than six months while actively working to prevent relapse.

Question 2

An 'amplified reflection' in Motivational Interviewing involves:

Accepted Answer

Reflecting the client's statement in a slightly exaggerated way to invite reconsideration

Answer

An amplified reflection overstates the client's position slightly, often prompting them to soften their resistance and consider the other side.

Question 3

The primary goal of exploring ambivalence in Motivational Interviewing is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client resolve mixed feelings and move toward change

Answer

Exploring ambivalence helps clients articulate both sides of their dilemma, which is central to increasing intrinsic motivation in MI.

Question 4

The FRAMES model used in brief interventions includes which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu of options, Empathy, Self-efficacy

Answer

FRAMES stands for Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu of options, Empathy, and Self-efficacy — six components of effective brief interventions.

Question 5

Reflective listening in Motivational Interviewing is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Making a statement that reflects the counselor's guess about what the client means

Answer

Reflective listening involves the counselor making statements — not questions — that reflect their understanding of the client's meaning, feelings, or intent.

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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Alcohol and Drug Counselor Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change 3