Health Coaching Theory
Health coaching emphasizes using the
a) expert approach to change behavior
b) skills of willpower to change behavior
c) collaborative approach to change behavior
d) educational approach to change behavior
c) collaborative approach to change behavior
According to Arloski (our text) the foundation of wellness coaching is based on the theory of humanistic psychology developed by:
a. Abraham Maslow
b. Albert Bandura
c. John W. Travis
d. William Miller
a. Abraham Maslow
Motivational Interviewing is best described as:
a. a collaborative conversation directed by the health coach
b. a collaborative interaction to which both coach and client bring expertise
c. an intervention guided by the coach to help client make lifestyle changes
d. an intervention in which the coach follows the client’s lead to make changes
b. a collaborative interaction to which both coach and client bring expertise
vs. c. an intervention guided by the coach to help client make lifestyle changes
What are the stages of change:
a. relapse, contemplation, preparation, precontemplation, action, maintenance
b. Contemplation, action, preparation, precontemplation, maintenance, relapse
c. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, relapse
d. Precontemplation, action, contemplation, preparation, relapse
c. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, relapse
The coaching process usually begins with some form of;
a. planning
b. documentation
c. assessment
d. visioning
c. assessment
The word that best describes the preferred communication style of health coaching is;
a) informing
b) guiding
c) following
d) directing
b) guiding
In a wellness coaching relationship, Arloski describes the coach as ideally;
a) a mentor
b) a role model
c) an ally
d) an advisor
c) an ally
Ambivalence can be defined as;
a. wanting something, but not believing in one’s ability to achieve it
b. denying the need to make a change
c. simultaneously wanting and not wanting something
d. rejecting ideas of others who want you to change
c. simultaneously wanting and not wanting something
Which of the following statements is true when considering the OARS skills?
a. closed questions are never appropriate
b. reflections should be used more often than questions.
c. open questions should be used most often
d. affirmations should be used sparingly
b. reflections should be used more often than questions.
What is the first step to an interview and its parts:
a) Intro- where you create rapport with your client and welcome them to the session. Often accompanied with a pre-assessment and client contract.
b) Body- Where you use OARS skills to probe about client behavior. Further assessment. Use bulk of motivation interviewing skills here.
c) Conclusion- Where you summarize client goal. You then discuss accountability and expectations. Set next appointment time and date. Thank client for their time.
d) Assessment- Where you ask the client multiple behavior questions to get a good idea of what their current behaviors are and areas to improve.
a) Intro- where you create rapport with your client and welcome them to the session. Often accompanied with a pre-assessment and client contract.
Coaching functions include all of the following except;
a) eliciting client’s motivations
b) planning for accountability
c) assessing health behaviors and biometrics
d) diagnosing chronic diseases
d) diagnosing chronic diseases
The acknowledged “father” of health coaching is:
a) Albert Bandura
b) James Prochaska
c) Carl Rogers
d) Thomas Leonard
d) Thomas Leonard
Reflecting is ideally;
a. repeating back the exact words of the client
b. stating the coach’s reaction to the client’s words
c. analyzing the meaning of the client’s words
d. rephrasing/interpreting the client’s words
d. rephrasing/interpreting the client’s words
The stages of change most likely to be impacted by coaching are;
a. precontemplation and contemplation
b. contemplation and preparation
c. preparation and action
d. relapse and action
b. contemplation and preparation
What is the 2nd step to a wellness interview and its parts:
a) Intro- where you create rapport with your client and welcome them to the session. Often accompanied with a pre-assessment and client contract.
b) Body- Where you use OARS skills to probe about client behavior. Further assessment. Use bulk of motivation interviewing skills here.
c) Conclusion- Where you summarize client goal. You then discuss accountability and expectations. Set next appointment time and date. Thank client for their time.
d) Assessment- Where you ask the client multiple behavior questions to get a good idea of what their current behaviors are and areas to improve.
b) Body- Where you use OARS skills to probe about client behavior. Further assessment. Use bulk of motivation interviewing skills here.
The theory that first developed the role of self-efficacy in behavior change was:
a) Social Cognitive Theory
b) Self Determination Theory
c) Transtheorhetical Model
d) Positive Psychology
a) Social Cognitive Theory
Wellness Coaching and Motivational Interviewing use an approach to clients based in the theory/work of;
a. Carl Rogers
b. William Miller
c. Albert Bandura
d. James Prochaska
a. Carl Rogers
According to principles discussed in class, select the best open-ended question
a. How are you?
b. Are there any fruits and vegetables that you like?
c. What kinds of physical activities do you enjoy?
d. Why did you start smoking again?
c. What kinds of physical activities do you enjoy?
A client is in the Contemplation stage of change; the coach tries to move him toward;
a. action
b. preparation
c. planning
d. goal setting
b. preparation
What is the 3rd and final step to a wellness interview and its parts:
c) Conclusion- Where you summarize client goal. You then discuss accountability and expectations. Set next appointment time and date. Thank client for their time.
c) Conclusion- Where you summarize client goal. You then discuss accountability and expectations. Set next appointment time and date. Thank client for their time.
This theory was initially developed to explain and treat addictive behaviors.
a )Transtheorhetical Model
b )Cognitive Dissonance
c) Self-Efficacy
d) Social Learning Theory
a)Transtheorhetical Model
Standards of ethical conduct for coaches have been established by the;
a. Wellcoaches Institute (WI)
b. International Coach Federation (ICF)
c. American Academy of Professional Coaches (AAPC)
d. Society for Health and Wellness Coaches (SHWC)
b. International Coach Federation (ICF)
The Spirit of MI includes these 4 key elements;
a. Compassion, Acceptance, Collaboration, Evocation
b. Empathy, Collaboration, Autonomy, Acceptance
c. Affirmation, Compassion, Autonomy, Empathy
d. Elicitation, Collaboration, Acceptance, Affirmation
a. Compassion, Acceptance, Collaboration, Evocation
In the video of the “ Ineffective Physician” we saw all of the following “traps” to good communication except:
a. Labeling
b. Blaming
c. Evoking
d. Arguing for change
c. Evoking
Most important skill a health coach can show during an interview is:
a. Talking more than the client to give maximum advice during session
b. Not talking at all during session to allow client to share there ideas
c. Nodding head to show understanding of client
d. Active listening where OARS skills are prominent
d. Active listening where OARS skills are prominent