GTS Motivational Techniques & Coaching 5

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a summary in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

To pull together the patient's change talk and move toward commitment

Answer

Summaries gather the patient's reasons for change and help move them toward a plan.

Question 2

Which statement is an example of commitment language?

Accepted Answer

"I will do my calf raises every morning this week."

Answer

"I will" statements show commitment and are strong predictors of behavior change.

Question 3

Patients often skip their home program because it is too long. What is the best coaching adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Narrow the program to the 2-3 most important exercises

Answer

Fewer, high-value exercises lower the burden and raise completion rates.

Question 4

Implementation intentions improve adherence by having patients plan in which format?

Accepted Answer

"If it is 7 p.m. after dinner, then I will do my wrist extensor stretches."

Answer

If-then plans link a specific cue to a behavior, so the behavior happens more automatically.

Question 5

Which tool best increases home-exercise adherence between Graston visits?

Accepted Answer

An exercise log or app that the patient reviews with the clinician at each visit

Answer

Self-monitoring with regular accountability check-ins reliably improves adherence.

GTS - Graston Technique Specialist Practice Test