TTS Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

What does OARS stand for in motivational interviewing?

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Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

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Objectives, Actions, Reflections, Skills

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Observations, Assessments, Responses, Strategies

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Outcomes, Achievements, Reflections, Support

Question 2

Which theoretical model describes behavior change as occurring through five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

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Social Cognitive Theory

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Health Belief Model

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Theory of Planned Behavior

Question 3

In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding arguments and shifting perspective without direct opposition

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Confronting the client's reasons for not changing

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Agreeing with everything the client says

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Prescribing specific actions for the client to take

Question 4

Which stage of change is a person in when they have no intention to change their behavior in the next 6 months?

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Maintenance

Question 5

The 'spirit' of Motivational Interviewing includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Confrontation

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Collaboration

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Evocation

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Autonomy

Question 6

What is 'change talk' in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Client statements favoring change

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The counselor's arguments for why the client should change

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Discussing treatment plans with the client

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Feedback given about the client's progress

Question 7

In the context of tobacco cessation counseling, which approach is MOST consistent with motivational interviewing principles?

Accepted Answer

Exploring the patient's own reasons for quitting

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Telling patients they must quit smoking immediately

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Providing unsolicited advice on cessation strategies

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Prescribing NRT without discussing the patient's goals