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Motivational Interviewing: Engaging Clients in Treatment

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What is the main goal of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?

To force clients to change their behaviors
To judge and confront clients
To engage individuals in treatment or behavioral change (correct)
To criticize clients for their current situation

Which of the following is not a principle of Motivational Interviewing?

Express empathy with clients
Promote self-efficacy
Help clients explore discrepancies in their lives
Encourage resistance to change (correct)

What is one key aspect of building rapport in Motivational Interviewing?

Encouraging resistance in clients
Being confrontational and judgmental
Embracing client autonomy and promoting self-efficacy (correct)
Sharing no understanding with clients

In the context of Motivational Interviewing, what does 'change talk' refer to?

Discussing the importance and confidence for changing behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand that resistance to change is natural in Motivational Interviewing?

To promote empathy and non-judgmental support (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as an important aspect of the process of behaviour change?

Change is a process, not a one-time event (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy does the text suggest for promoting behaviour change?

Breaking large goals into smaller manageable parts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a challenge to staying motivated for behaviour change?

Vague or distant rewards (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to establish immediate rewards for behaviour change?

To provide instant gratification and motivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between breaking large goals into smaller parts and setting unrealistic large goals?

One focuses on taking achievable steps, while the other focuses on overwhelming targets (C) Signup and view all the answers

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