IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting 3

Question 1

A client in the 'contemplation' stage of change is best supported by an IAHC coach through:

Accepted Answer

Exploring pros and cons of change to build motivation and resolve ambivalence

Answer

Contemplators are ambivalent; exploring decisional balance (pros and cons) helps them tip toward readiness without feeling pushed.

Question 2

Which question best exemplifies an IAHC 'powerful question' technique during goal-setting?

Accepted Answer

'What would your life look like in one year if you made this change?'

Answer

Powerful questions are forward-looking, open-ended, and evoke reflection that helps clients connect goals to a vivid, motivating future vision.

Question 3

An IAHC coach measures 'self-efficacy' when assessing a client. This concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client's belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific behavior

Answer

Self-efficacy, from Bandura's social learning theory, is a key predictor of behavior change success and a central target in IAHC coaching interventions.

Question 4

At the end of each IAHC coaching session, a 'session summary' is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing insights, commitments, and next steps agreed upon during the session

Answer

Session summaries reinforce what the client will do before the next session, enhancing accountability and continuity of the coaching relationship.

Question 5

When tracking client progress in IAHC coaching, which metric is most aligned with coaching (rather than clinical) practice?

Accepted Answer

Client-reported confidence and behavior consistency

Answer

Coaching progress is measured by subjective and behavioral indicators like confidence, habit consistency, and goal attainment rather than clinical biomarkers.

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting 3