MI Principles
Expressing Empathy
Q: What is the correct approach in expressing empathy?
a) Understanding
b) Total agreement
Which type of questions is discouraged in motivational interviewing?
a) Closed-ended
b) Open-ended
Correct answer: a) Closed-ended
What is a goal in substance abuse counseling using MI?
a) Increasing ambivalence
b) Enhancing motivation for change
Correct answer: b) Enhancing motivation for change
Developing Discrepancy
Q: What should be avoided when developing discrepancy?
a) Encouraging conflicts
b) Avoiding conflicts
What is not a part of reflective listening?
a) Empathizing
b) Interrupting
Correct answer: b) Interrupting
What is a benefit of using MI in healthcare settings?
a) Improved patient-provider communication
b) Decreased patient disengagement
Correct answer: a) Improved patient-provider communication
Rolling with Resistance
Q: What is the incorrect strategy for dealing with resistance?
a) Confronting aggressively
b) Rolling with resistance
Correct answer: a) Confronting aggressively
What is the correct approach to affirmations?
a) Acknowledging strengths
b) Ignoring strengths
Correct answer: a) Acknowledging strengths
What is a motivational interviewing strategy for weight management?
a) Promoting realistic expectations
b) Setting unrealistic goals
Correct answer: a) Promoting realistic expectations
Supporting Self-Efficacy
Q: What undermines belief in the ability to make positive changes?
a) Encouraging confidence
b) Undermining confidence
Correct answer: b) Undermining confidence
What is the purpose of summarizing in motivational interviewing?
a) Confusion
b) Clarifying
Correct answer: b) Clarifying
What is the correct approach in mental health counseling using MI?
a) Enhancing self-doubt
b) Enhancing self-esteem
Correct answer: b) Enhancing self-esteem
Q: Name the four Principles of MI.
a) Express Empathy, Developing Discrepancy, Rolling with resistance, and Supporting Self-Efficacy
b) Total agreement, Avoid conflicts, Challenge resistance, Undermine confidence.
Correct answer: a) Express Empathy, Developing Discrepancy, Rolling with resistance, and Supporting Self-Efficacy.
What is discouraged in the process of decisional balance?
a) Exploring pros and cons
b) Avoiding exploration
Correct answer: b) Avoiding exploration
What is a goal of using MI in educational settings?
a) Suppressing student enthusiasm
b) Enhancing student motivation
Correct answer: b) Enhancing student motivation