TTS Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

What does OARS stand for in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

Answer

OARS is the core MI skill set: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries, used to engage and guide clients toward change.

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)

Answer

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) by Prochaska and DiClemente describes behavior change through these five distinct stages, widely applied in tobacco cessation.

Question 3

In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding arguments and shifting perspective without direct opposition

Answer

Rolling with resistance means acknowledging the client's perspective and redirecting without confrontation, thereby preserving the therapeutic alliance.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

Precontemplation is the stage where individuals are not considering change and may be unaware of or minimizing their problem.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Confrontation

Answer

The spirit of MI is based on Collaboration, Evocation, and Autonomy/Acceptance — confrontation is contrary to MI's core non-confrontational philosophy.

TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Practice Test

TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Practice Test

TTS Behavioral Counseling & Motivational Interviewing