IIN Behavioral Change & Lifestyle 3

Question 1

Which behavioral change technique involves a client identifying specific triggers that lead to unhealthy habits and planning alternative responses in advance?

Accepted Answer

Implementation intentions

Answer

Implementation intentions are 'if-then' plans that link anticipated cues to pre-decided responses, increasing follow-through on behavior change goals.

Question 2

According to IIN, which lifestyle factor is considered a form of 'primary food' that significantly affects eating behaviors and overall wellbeing?

Accepted Answer

Quality of relationships

Answer

IIN classifies relationships as primary food, recognizing that fulfilling connections are a fundamental source of nourishment beyond dietary intake.

Question 3

A client is in the Contemplation stage of the Transtheoretical Model. Which coaching strategy is MOST appropriate at this stage?

Accepted Answer

Help the client weigh the pros and cons of changing

Answer

In Contemplation, clients are ambivalent about change, so decisional balancing—exploring pros and cons—is the most fitting intervention.

Question 4

Which concept describes the way social networks and environments subtly shape an individual's health behaviors over time?

Accepted Answer

Social contagion

Answer

Social contagion theory shows that health behaviors—both positive and negative—spread through social networks, influencing individual choices.

Question 5

A health coach uses open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries during sessions. These are the core skills of which evidence-based communication approach?

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing

Answer

OARS—Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries—are the foundational micro-skills of Motivational Interviewing.

(IIN) Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certification Practice Test

(IIN) Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certification Practice Test

IIN Behavioral Change & Lifestyle 3