GTS Motivational Techniques & Coaching 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Mastery experiences

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

Answer

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

GTS - Graston Technique Specialist Practice Test