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

Question 1

What does the acronym OARS stand for in Motivational Interviewing?

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Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

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Observations, Assessments, Referrals, Support

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Outcomes, Actions, Reinforcement, Skills

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Openness, Acceptance, Reflection, Structure

Question 2

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) describes a person who is not yet considering change within the next six months?

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Action

Question 3

In Motivational Interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means the counselor should:

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Avoid confrontation and reflect the resistance back to the client

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Directly challenge the client's denial

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Argue for the benefits of change

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Terminate the session when resistance occurs

Question 4

Which Motivational Interviewing technique involves reflecting back a deeper meaning than what the client explicitly stated?

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Complex reflection

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Simple reflection

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Amplified reflection

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Double-sided reflection

Question 5

The 'decisional balance' exercise in Motivational Interviewing is used to help clients:

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Weigh the pros and cons of changing versus not changing

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Identify their relapse triggers

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Create a structured daily schedule

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Assess severity of substance use disorder

Question 6

In Motivational Interviewing, 'change talk' refers to:

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Client statements that favor movement toward change

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The counselor explaining why the client should change

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Psychoeducation about the effects of substances

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Discussion of relapse prevention strategies