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Motivational Interviewing & Stages of Change Flashcards

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  1. Which of the four MI processes is the foundation for all the others?

    Answer: Engaging

    Engaging builds the working relationship that focusing, evoking, and planning depend on.

  2. Which of these is NOT part of the spirit of MI?

    Answer: Confrontation

    The MI spirit is partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation, and confrontation conflicts with it.

  3. In MI, the "acceptance" component of the spirit includes:

    Answer: Autonomy support, absolute worth, accurate empathy, and affirmation

    Acceptance means honoring the person's worth and autonomy, not approving of every behavior.

  4. "I could probably cut down if I had a ride to meetings" is which type of change talk?

    Answer: Ability

    Statements about what the person can or could do express ability in DARN.

  5. "I went to my first NA meeting yesterday" is which type of mobilizing change talk?

    Answer: Taking steps

    Describing an action already taken toward change is "taking steps" in CAT.

  6. A peer wants to share information about naloxone. Which MI approach fits best?

    Answer: Elicit-Provide-Elicit

    Elicit-Provide-Elicit asks what the person knows, offers information with permission, then asks for their reaction.

  7. A participant snaps, "You don't get it, you've never been where I am." What is the most MI-consistent reply?

    Answer: "It sounds like you're worried I can't really understand what you're facing."

    Reflecting discord without defending yourself lowers tension and keeps the relationship intact.

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