CBC Behavioral Counseling Techniques 2

Question 1

A bariatric patient says, "I want to lose weight, but I don't think I can give up late-night snacking." Which motivational interviewing technique best addresses this ambivalence?

Accepted Answer

Developing discrepancy between goals and current behavior

Answer

Developing discrepancy helps the patient see the gap between their weight-loss goal and current snacking behavior, strengthening motivation to change.

Question 2

In cognitive behavioral therapy for weight management, which tool is most commonly used to identify triggers for emotional eating?

Accepted Answer

A self-monitoring food and mood diary

Answer

Self-monitoring diaries link eating episodes to emotions and situations, revealing patterns and triggers of emotional eating.

Question 3

A counselor asks a post-surgical bariatric patient, "On a scale of 0 to 10, how confident are you that you can follow your protein intake plan?" This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Using a confidence ruler to assess self-efficacy

Answer

Scaling questions like the confidence ruler measure self-efficacy and open discussion about what would raise the patient's confidence.

Question 4

According to the transtheoretical model, a patient who says "I've started walking three times a week for the past month" is most likely in which stage of change?

Accepted Answer

Action

Answer

The action stage involves actively performing a new behavior for less than six months.

Question 5

Which counselor response best demonstrates reflective listening when a patient says, "I'm terrified I'll regain the weight after surgery"?

Accepted Answer

"It sounds like you're worried the changes won't last."

Answer

Reflective listening restates the patient's underlying feeling without judgment, reassurance, or interrogation.

(CBC) Certified Bariatric Counselor Practice Test

(CBC) Certified Bariatric Counselor Practice Test

CBC Behavioral Counseling Techniques 2