CAA CAA Client Goal Setting and Accountability Systems 2

Question 1

Which reward schedule is most effective for maintaining motivation in ADHD clients?

Accepted Answer

Frequent, immediate, small rewards

Answer

Due to reward pathway differences in ADHD, clients respond best to frequent immediate reinforcement rather than distant large rewards.

Question 2

'Temptation bundling' as an ADHD coaching accountability strategy involves:

Accepted Answer

Pairing a less preferred task with a preferred activity simultaneously

Answer

Temptation bundling pairs an unappealing task with something enjoyable (e.g., listening to a favorite podcast only while doing chores).

Question 3

A 'parking lot' technique in ADHD coaching sessions is used to:

Accepted Answer

Capture off-topic thoughts without derailing the session agenda

Answer

A parking lot captures tangential ideas that arise during coaching without letting ADHD-driven topic jumps derail the main session agenda.

Question 4

When an ADHD client consistently misses goals, the coach should first:

Accepted Answer

Explore whether the goal or system needs adjustment

Answer

Consistent goal misses typically signal that the goal is too large, the accountability system is mismatched, or unidentified barriers exist.

Question 5

'Externalization' of tasks in ADHD coaching means:

Accepted Answer

Moving tasks and reminders outside the brain using physical tools and systems

Answer

Externalization compensates for working memory deficits by making information visible in the environment rather than relying on internal recall.

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