IAHC Communication and Motivational Techniques

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Reflective listening is a core motivational interviewing skill where the coach mirrors and paraphrases to demonstrate understanding and help clients hear themselves more clearly.

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

MI principles direct coaches to roll with resistance by reflecting it curiously and exploring the client's meaning rather than arguing or advising.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Expressing empathy and supporting self-efficacy

Answer

MI's core principles include expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy to evoke intrinsic motivation.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Client statements that favor changing a problematic behavior

Answer

Change talk — statements where clients express desire, ability, reasons, or need to change — predicts behavior change and is actively elicited by MI-skilled coaches.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Genuine affirmations highlight client strengths and past successes, reinforcing self-efficacy and motivating continued effort.

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC Communication and Motivational Techniques