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Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing Flashcards

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  1. The 5 A's framework for tobacco cessation counseling stands for:

    Answer: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange

    The 5 A's are Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange — a structured brief intervention approach supported by the USPHS Clinical Practice Guideline.

  2. A patient says, 'I know smoking is bad, but I'm not ready to quit.' This patient is MOST likely in which stage of change?

    Answer: Contemplation

    Contemplators acknowledge the problem and may be weighing costs and benefits but have not yet committed to taking action.

  3. Which MI technique involves reflecting back to a client a statement that slightly amplifies the meaning to encourage deeper exploration?

    Answer: Amplified reflection

    An amplified reflection slightly overstates what the client said, which often prompts the client to back off and explore more nuanced or balanced views.

  4. The decisional balance technique in tobacco cessation counseling helps clients by:

    Answer: Exploring the pros and cons of smoking and quitting

    Decisional balance explores the benefits and costs of both smoking and quitting, helping clients resolve ambivalence and build motivation.

  5. According to the 5 R's approach for unmotivated smokers, what do the 5 R's stand for?

    Answer: Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, Repetition

    The 5 R's — Relevance, Risks, Rewards, Roadblocks, and Repetition — are used to enhance motivation in patients who are not ready to make a quit attempt.

  6. A 'double-sided reflection' in motivational interviewing is used to:

    Answer: Acknowledge both sides of the client's ambivalence

    A double-sided reflection acknowledges the client's ambivalence by reflecting both the resistant and change-oriented aspects of their statements.

  7. In tobacco cessation, which counseling approach has the strongest evidence for effectiveness?

    Answer: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

    CBT has the strongest evidence base for tobacco cessation, helping clients identify triggers, challenge automatic thoughts, and develop concrete coping skills.

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