CBC Weight Management 3

Question 1

A client says, "I know I should exercise, but I just can't find the time." According to the transtheoretical model, which stage of change does this most likely reflect?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation is marked by awareness of the need to change coupled with ambivalence and perceived barriers.

Question 2

Which counseling technique involves asking a client to rate their confidence in making a change on a scale of 0 to 10, then exploring why the number isn't lower?

Accepted Answer

The confidence ruler in motivational interviewing

Answer

The confidence ruler elicits change talk by having clients articulate their own reasons for capability.

Question 3

A client on a 1,500-calorie plan attends a wedding and overeats, then abandons the plan entirely, saying "I already blew it." This all-or-nothing response is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

The abstinence violation effect

Answer

The abstinence violation effect occurs when a single lapse triggers guilt and total abandonment of behavior goals.

Question 4

Which behavioral strategy pairs a desired new habit with an established routine, such as prepping vegetables right after the morning coffee?

Accepted Answer

Habit stacking

Answer

Habit stacking anchors a new behavior to an existing cue to increase adherence.

Question 5

A counselor helps a client identify that they snack heavily while watching evening television. Removing snacks from the living room is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control

Answer

Stimulus control modifies environmental cues that trigger unwanted eating behaviors.

(CBC) Certified Bariatric Counselor Practice Test

(CBC) Certified Bariatric Counselor Practice Test

CBC Weight Management 3