CDE Behavioral Strategies 5

Question 1

A patient consistently resists dietary changes despite agreeing in appointments. This pattern is best understood as which concept in behavioral science?

Accepted Answer

Intention-behavior gap

Answer

The intention-behavior gap describes the common disconnect between stated intentions and actual behavior, often due to environmental or emotional barriers.

Question 2

In motivational interviewing, when a patient begins to verbalize reasons for making a change on their own, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Change talk

Answer

Change talk is patient-generated language expressing desire, ability, reason, or commitment to change, and is a key predictor of behavior change.

Question 3

Which environmental modification strategy is most effective for improving dietary behavior in patients with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Restructuring the home food environment to make healthier options more accessible

Answer

Environmental restructuring—such as keeping vegetables cut and at eye level—reduces reliance on willpower by making the healthy choice the easy choice.

Question 4

A diabetes educator notices a patient avoids discussing hypoglycemia experiences. The most likely behavioral explanation is:

Accepted Answer

The patient may have hypoglycemia-related anxiety or fear of judgment

Answer

Fear of hypoglycemia is a recognized psychological barrier that leads to avoidance behaviors, including under-reporting episodes to healthcare providers.

Question 5

Relapse prevention in diabetes behavioral education primarily involves teaching patients to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize high-risk situations and develop plans to recover quickly after setbacks

Answer

Relapse prevention focuses on identifying triggers and building recovery plans so patients view setbacks as learning opportunities rather than failures.

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CDE Behavioral Strategies 5