CBC Intervention Techniques 3

Question 1

According to the Transtheoretical Model, a client who says "I'm planning to start tracking my meals next month" is in which stage of change?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

Answer

Intending to take action within the next month defines the preparation stage.

Question 2

Which intervention is most effective for a bariatric client in the precontemplation stage?

Accepted Answer

Raising awareness with nonjudgmental information and exploring the client's perspective

Answer

Precontemplators are not ready for action, so awareness-raising and empathic exploration fit the stage.

Question 3

A counselor helps a post-op client rehearse ordering a bariatric-friendly meal before attending a wedding. This technique is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral rehearsal (role-playing)

Answer

Practicing a challenging situation in session is behavioral rehearsal, which builds skills and confidence.

Question 4

Which statement by a counselor best demonstrates a complex reflection during motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

"You're frustrated because the scale isn't moving, and you're wondering if all this effort is worth it."

Answer

A complex reflection adds inferred meaning or emotion beyond the client's literal words.

Question 5

When teaching relapse prevention, the counselor explains the "abstinence violation effect." What does this concept describe?

Accepted Answer

A lapse spiraling into full relapse because the client interprets it as personal failure

Answer

The abstinence violation effect occurs when guilt and self-blame after a lapse trigger complete abandonment of the behavior change.

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