CBC Behavioral Modification Strategies 3

Question 1

In the Transtheoretical Model, a patient who plans to start a food diary within the next month but has not begun is in which stage of change?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

Answer

Preparation is characterized by intending to take action soon, typically within the next month.

Question 2

Which counselor response best reflects motivational interviewing when a patient expresses ambivalence about exercise?

Accepted Answer

'What would be different in your life if you became more active?'

Answer

Open-ended questions that evoke the patient's own change talk are central to motivational interviewing.

Question 3

A patient sets a goal to 'eat better.' Applying SMART goal criteria, which revision is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

'Eat one cup of vegetables at dinner five nights this week'

Answer

The revised goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Question 4

Behavioral chaining analysis with a patient who binge eats at night would primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the sequence of events and triggers leading up to the binge

Answer

Chain analysis maps the linked antecedents, thoughts, and behaviors that culminate in the binge episode.

Question 5

A patient who regained 10 pounds says, 'I'm a total failure.' The counselor's best cognitive restructuring response is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the patient examine evidence for and against that belief

Answer

Cognitive restructuring guides patients to test distorted beliefs against objective evidence.

(CBC) Certified Bariatric Counselor Practice Test