Motivational Interviewing Techniques Flashcards
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In the MI process model, which of the four processes comes AFTER engaging and focusing?
Answer: Evoking
The four MI processes in order are Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning—evoking comes third.
A client presents with mixed feelings about leaving an unfulfilling job. An MI practitioner would BEST respond by:
Answer: Exploring what the client values most about work and life
Exploring values is at the heart of MI—it helps the client access intrinsic motivation rather than relying on external advice.
Which statement by a coach indicates a lack of fidelity to the MI spirit?
Answer: 'I think you're making a mistake by not acting sooner.'
Stating 'you're making a mistake' is judgmental and directive, which violates the MI spirit of compassion and collaboration.
In holistic coaching informed by MI, 'evocative questions' are designed to:
Answer: Draw out the client's own reasons and motivations for change
Evocative questions are crafted to elicit change talk from the client rather than providing reasons from the outside.
Which MI technique involves intentionally overstating a client's position to help them self-correct?
Answer: Amplified reflection
An amplified reflection exaggerates the client's statement slightly, which often prompts the client to moderate or qualify it, surfacing their own motivation.
A client says, 'I guess I could try cutting back on sugar, but I've failed before.' The best MI response addresses:
Answer: Both the possibility and the past failure with a double-sided reflection
A double-sided reflection honors both the tentative change talk and the sustain talk, keeping the full ambivalence visible for the client.
Which outcome measure is most consistent with MI goal-setting in a holistic coaching context?
Answer: The client's self-reported confidence and importance ratings
MI prioritizes the client's own ratings of importance and confidence because these reflect intrinsic motivation and predict sustained behavior change.