PCN 162 Topic 2 Quiz (Obj. 2.4)

• 1

Motivational interviewing can be used as a method to dissolve resistance to change by:

Forcing the person to make a change

Allowing the person to realize the need for change

Is dependent on others for the change

Telling them it is time to change.

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• 2

A group participant will be more likely to participate in the group process after motivational interviewing is utilized due to the willingness to make changes.

True False

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• 3

Motivational interviewing is a technique that can be utilized to motivate individuals to recognize changes that are needed in their lives.

True False

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• 4

One of the stages of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) is:

Precontemplation

Resistance

Initial

Forming

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• 5

Reflective listening skills are only important when utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.

True False

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• 6

Motivational interviewing can be utilized during the assessment process.

True False

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• 7

There are two forms of resistance that can impede change: the problem and the therapeutic relationship.

True False

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• 8

Motivational interviewing can be used to help a group reach its goals by:

Utilizing the four principles of motivational interviewing

Allowing group coercion

Understanding others in the group

All of the above

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• 9

One of the theoretical frameworks for motivational interviewing was developed using the theoretical approaches of:

Behavioral approaches

Baseball analogies

Person-centered approaches

Psychodynamic approaches

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• 10

Under the TTM model, ones thinking about changing their behavior in the next six months would fall under this stage:

Action

Contemplation

Maintenance

Preparation

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