Motivational Interviewing Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of an 'amplified reflection' in MI?
Answer: 'So you're saying change is completely impossible for you.'
An amplified reflection overstates what the client said, often prompting them to back away from sustain talk and argue for change.
A double-sided reflection in MI is used to:
Answer: Reflect both sides of a client's ambivalence using their own words
A double-sided reflection acknowledges sustain talk and change talk together, often ending with the change talk side to tip toward motivation.
In MI, the 'engaging' process primarily serves to:
Answer: Establish a trusting, collaborative working relationship
Engaging is the foundational MI process of building a safe, collaborative connection before exploring change.
Which of these coach statements best demonstrates the MI spirit of 'compassion'?
Answer: 'Your well-being and best interest are my top priority in this work.'
Compassion in MI means actively promoting the client's welfare and prioritizing their needs, not sharing personal stories or offering unsolicited plans.
If a client scores their importance to change as a '4 out of 10,' an effective MI response is to ask:
Answer: 'Why is it as high as a 4 and not lower?'
Asking why the number isn't lower elicits the client's own reasons for caring about change, reinforcing change talk without pushing.
What is the primary risk of a coach using too many closed questions in an MI session?
Answer: It produces brief yes/no answers, limiting the client's exploration and change talk
Closed questions restrict client responses and reduce the collaborative conversation that allows change talk to emerge naturally.
When is it most appropriate to move from the 'evoking' process to the 'planning' process in MI?
Answer: When the client shows sufficient mobilizing change talk and reduced sustain talk
The transition to planning is guided by the client's own readiness signals—primarily strong mobilizing change talk (commitment, activation, taking steps).