CWP Core Competencies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which principle of motivational interviewing involves expressing empathy through reflective listening?
- Developing discrepancy
- Rolling with resistance
- Expressing empathy (Correct answer)
- Supporting self-efficacy
Correct answer: Expressing empathy
Expressing empathy through reflective listening is a foundational principle of motivational interviewing that helps clients feel heard and understood.
Question 2: A wellness practitioner notices a client consistently avoids discussing physical activity. The BEST initial response is to:
- Assign a structured exercise plan immediately
- Explore the client's beliefs and barriers around physical activity (Correct answer)
- Refer the client to a physical therapist
- Document non-compliance in the client's file
Correct answer: Explore the client's beliefs and barriers around physical activity
Exploring beliefs and barriers uses a client-centered approach to understand the root of avoidance before planning interventions.
Question 3: The transtheoretical model's 'preparation' stage is best characterized by:
- No intention to change within the next six months
- Taking consistent action for fewer than six months
- Intending to take action within the next 30 days and having taken some steps (Correct answer)
- Maintaining new behavior for more than six months
Correct answer: Intending to take action within the next 30 days and having taken some steps
In the preparation stage, individuals plan to act within 30 days and have already begun making small changes.
Question 4: Which wellness dimension primarily encompasses a person's sense of meaning, purpose, and values?
- Intellectual wellness
- Spiritual wellness (Correct answer)
- Emotional wellness
- Social wellness
Correct answer: Spiritual wellness
Spiritual wellness relates to a sense of meaning, purpose, and alignment with personal values, regardless of religious affiliation.
Question 5: A practitioner using SMART goal-setting would ensure the client's goal is:
- Significant, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (Correct answer)
- Simple, Manageable, Actionable, Reasonable, Trackable
- Structured, Motivating, Adaptable, Reviewed, Timed
Correct answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, providing a clear framework for effective goal-setting.
Question 6: Positive psychology's concept of 'flow' is most relevant to which wellness competency?
- Stress management techniques
- Enhancing engagement and optimal experience (Correct answer)
- Nutritional counseling
- Sleep hygiene education
Correct answer: Enhancing engagement and optimal experience
Flow, described by Csikszentmihalyi, refers to a state of optimal engagement and intrinsic motivation, central to positive psychology and wellbeing.
Question 7: When a client discloses information suggesting they may harm themselves, the practitioner's FIRST obligation is to:
- Maintain confidentiality and continue the session normally
- Assess the level of risk and follow mandatory reporting protocols (Correct answer)
- Refer the client to a wellness program
- Document the disclosure and schedule a follow-up
Correct answer: Assess the level of risk and follow mandatory reporting protocols
Assessing risk and adhering to mandatory reporting protocols ensures client safety and legal compliance above confidentiality.
CWP Core Competencies 2
Which principle of motivational interviewing involves expressing empathy through reflective listening?