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Question 1

Which behavior change model describes stages including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model

Answer

The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) identifies five stages through which individuals progress when modifying health behaviors.

Question 2

In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summaries

Answer

OARS represents Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries — the core communication skills of motivational interviewing.

Question 3

Which principle of behavior change involves rewarding a client immediately following a desired behavior to increase its frequency?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Answer

Positive reinforcement involves providing a desirable stimulus immediately after a behavior to increase the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Question 4

Self-efficacy, as defined by Bandura, refers to a person's belief in their ability to:

Accepted Answer

Execute a specific behavior to achieve a desired outcome

Answer

Self-efficacy is an individual's confidence in their own capacity to execute the behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.

Question 5

Which health coaching technique involves asking a client to rate their importance or confidence in making a change on a scale of 0–10?

Accepted Answer

Readiness ruler

Answer

The readiness ruler uses a 0–10 scale to help clients and coaches assess both the importance of change and the client's confidence in making it.

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