Motivational Techniques & Coaching Flashcards

A patient who has done their home program for over 6 months is in which Transtheoretical stage?

Answer: Maintenance

Maintenance begins once a behavior has been kept up for more than 6 months.

According to Bandura, which is the strongest source of self-efficacy?

Answer: Mastery experiences

Successfully doing a task yourself builds confidence more than any other source.

A patient in precontemplation does not believe exercise matters for their chronic Achilles pain. What is the most appropriate clinician strategy?

Answer: Raise awareness by asking permission to share how loading affects tendon healing

Precontemplators respond best to non-confrontational awareness-building, not action plans.

Which goal best meets SMART criteria for a patient recovering from a hamstring strain?

Answer: "Jog 2 miles pain-free at a 10-minute pace within 4 weeks."

It is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Self-efficacy, a major predictor of rehab adherence, comes from which theory?

Answer: Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

Bandura defined self-efficacy as a person's belief in their ability to carry out a behavior.

According to the Transtheoretical Model, a patient who plans to start a home exercise program within the next month is in which stage?

Answer: Preparation

Preparation means the person plans to act soon, usually within the next 30 days.

Self-Determination Theory says motivation is supported by meeting which three basic needs?

Answer: Autonomy, competence, relatedness

Deci and Ryan identified autonomy, competence, and relatedness as the drivers of intrinsic motivation.