IAHC Communication and Motivational Techniques

Question 1

In IAHC coaching, 'reflective listening' involves the coach:

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Paraphrasing and mirroring the client's words to show understanding and deepen insight

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Writing down everything the client says verbatim

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Offering solutions immediately after the client finishes speaking

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Asking closed questions to confirm factual details

Question 2

A client says, 'I know I should exercise but I just can't find the time.' An IAHC coach using motivational interviewing would respond by:

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Reflecting the ambivalence and exploring what 'can't' means to the client

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Telling the client they need to prioritize health

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Providing a time-management worksheet

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Ending the session early since the client is not ready

Question 3

Which of the following is a core principle of motivational interviewing (MI) as used in IAHC coaching?

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Expressing empathy and supporting self-efficacy

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Confronting clients about unhealthy choices directly

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Providing expert advice about the best health decisions

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Measuring physiological outcomes at each session

Question 4

What is 'change talk' in the context of motivational interviewing used by IAHC coaches?

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Client statements that favor changing a problematic behavior

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The coach's persuasive arguments for why a client should change

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A structured role-play exercise about future behavior

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Journaling prompts clients complete between sessions

Question 5

An IAHC coach uses affirmations during a session. What is the intended effect?

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Recognizing specific client strengths and efforts to build confidence and self-efficacy

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Flattering the client to maintain the coaching relationship

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Replacing honest feedback with positive statements

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Meeting billing requirements for coaching hours

Question 6

In IAHC coaching communication, 'sustain talk' refers to:

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Client language that argues for maintaining the status quo and not changing

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Clients explaining why they want to sustain current progress

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Long-term maintenance strategies discussed in advanced coaching

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Coaches encouraging clients to sustain motivation over time