CBC Intervention Techniques 2

Question 1

A bariatric client says, "I know I should stop late-night snacking, but it's the only time I relax." Which motivational interviewing technique best responds to this ambivalence?

Accepted Answer

Developing discrepancy between current behavior and personal goals

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Prescribing a strict no-eating-after-8pm rule

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Confronting the client about denial

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Referring the client back to the surgeon

Question 2

In cognitive behavioral therapy for post-surgical bariatric patients, which tool is most commonly used to identify triggers for emotional eating?

Accepted Answer

A self-monitoring food and mood diary

Answer

A serum vitamin panel

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A resting metabolic rate test

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A body composition scan

Question 3

A counselor asks a pre-surgical client, "On a scale of 0 to 10, how confident are you that you can follow the post-op diet?" This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Using a confidence ruler to assess self-efficacy

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Administering a standardized depression screen

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Conducting a structured clinical interview

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Applying aversive conditioning

Question 4

Which intervention is most appropriate when a client repeatedly engages in "grazing" behavior six months after gastric sleeve surgery?

Accepted Answer

Structured meal planning with scheduled eating times and stimulus control

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Encouraging longer fasting windows of 24 hours

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Recommending liquid meal replacements indefinitely

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Advising the client to weigh themselves hourly

Question 5

During a session, a client becomes defensive when the counselor suggests reducing sugary drinks. According to motivational interviewing, the counselor should first do what?

Accepted Answer

Roll with resistance by reflecting the client's concerns

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Repeat the recommendation more firmly

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End the session early

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Warn the client about surgical failure

Question 6

Which behavioral technique involves removing tempting foods from the home and avoiding eating while watching television?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control

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Cognitive restructuring

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Flooding

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Systematic desensitization

Question 7

A client states, "I ate one cookie, so my whole diet is ruined." Which cognitive distortion should the counselor target?

Accepted Answer

All-or-nothing thinking

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Displacement

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Projection

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Reaction formation