CBC Behavioral Counseling Techniques 3

Question 1

A patient states, "I already know the surgery will fix everything, so I don't need to change how I eat." Which stage of change does this best reflect regarding behavioral modification?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

Precontemplation is marked by no intention to change behavior, often because the person does not see the behavior as a problem.

Question 2

During a session, a patient says, "Maybe I could try packing lunch instead of eating fast food." Which motivational interviewing response best reinforces this change talk?

Accepted Answer

"Tell me more about how packing lunch might work for you."

Answer

Elaborating on change talk with open questions strengthens the patient's own motivation and commitment.

Question 3

Which cognitive distortion is a patient displaying when they say, "I ate one cookie, so my whole diet is ruined and I might as well binge"?

Accepted Answer

All-or-nothing thinking

Answer

All-or-nothing (dichotomous) thinking frames a small lapse as total failure, often triggering the abstinence violation effect.

Question 4

In relapse prevention counseling, a single episode of overeating that does not return the patient to old habits is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

Lapse

Answer

A lapse is a brief, isolated slip, whereas a relapse is a full return to previous behavior patterns.

Question 5

A counselor teaching a patient to eat slowly, put the fork down between bites, and notice fullness cues is using which approach?

Accepted Answer

Mindful eating training

Answer

Mindful eating trains nonjudgmental attention to hunger, satiety, and the eating experience to reduce overeating.

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CBC Behavioral Counseling Techniques 3