CHC Behavior Change & Motivational Interviewing 1

Question 1

Which stage of change involves a person planning to take action within the next 30 days?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

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Contemplation

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Action

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Maintenance

Question 2

What is the primary goal of motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Elicit client’s own motivation for change

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Diagnose behavioral disorders

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Convince the client to change

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Critique unhealthy behaviors

Question 3

Which technique reflects the client’s statement to show understanding and build trust?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

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Closed questioning

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Goal setting

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Educational lectures

Question 4

In the Transtheoretical Model, what defines the ‘maintenance’ stage?

Accepted Answer

Sustaining change for over 6 months

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Considering change in the next 6 months

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Engaging in new behavior for less than 1 month

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Returning to old habits

Question 5

What approach helps minimize client resistance during coaching sessions?

Accepted Answer

Using affirmations

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Giving unsolicited advice

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Challenging beliefs directly

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Focusing on weaknesses

Question 6

Which acronym summarizes the core skills of motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

OARS

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RACE

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SMART

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