PSS Motivational Interviewing and Communication Techniques Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
Answer: A collaborative, person-centered conversation that evokes motivation for change
MI is rooted in collaboration, evoking the person's own motivation, and respecting their autonomy rather than directing or confronting.
In Motivational Interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?
Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
OARS represents the four core communication skills in MI: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.
When a peer specialist uses a reflection in conversation, what is the primary goal?
Answer: To demonstrate understanding and invite the person to continue exploring their thoughts
Reflections demonstrate empathy and understanding while encouraging the person to deepen their self-exploration.
Which communication technique involves acknowledging and validating a person's strengths and efforts?
Answer: Affirming
Affirming involves recognizing a person's strengths, efforts, and positive qualities to build confidence and rapport.
A peer specialist notices a person expresses both wanting to recover and fear of losing social connections tied to substance use. This is an example of:
Answer: Ambivalence
Ambivalence is the state of holding conflicting feelings about change, which is a normal part of the change process.
Which of the following is an example of 'change talk' in an MI conversation?
Answer: 'I've been thinking I might feel better if I cut back.'
Change talk is any statement by the person that indicates desire, ability, reason, or need for change, and here the person expresses desire and reason.