Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing Flashcards
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What does OARS stand for in motivational interviewing?
Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
OARS is the core MI skill set: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries, used to engage and guide clients toward change.
Which theoretical model describes behavior change as occurring through five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?
Answer: Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)
The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) by Prochaska and DiClemente describes behavior change through these five distinct stages, widely applied in tobacco cessation.
In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means:
Answer: Avoiding arguments and shifting perspective without direct opposition
Rolling with resistance means acknowledging the client's perspective and redirecting without confrontation, thereby preserving the therapeutic alliance.
Which stage of change is a person in when they have no intention to change their behavior in the next 6 months?
Answer: Precontemplation
Precontemplation is the stage where individuals are not considering change and may be unaware of or minimizing their problem.
The 'spirit' of Motivational Interviewing includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Confrontation
The spirit of MI is based on Collaboration, Evocation, and Autonomy/Acceptance — confrontation is contrary to MI's core non-confrontational philosophy.
What is 'change talk' in motivational interviewing?
Answer: Client statements favoring change
Change talk refers to client statements that favor the possibility of change, including expressions of desire, ability, reasons, and need to change.
In the context of tobacco cessation counseling, which approach is MOST consistent with motivational interviewing principles?
Answer: Exploring the patient's own reasons for quitting
MI emphasizes eliciting the patient's own intrinsic motivations for change rather than imposing external reasons or directives.
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