Motivational Interviewing & Reflective Listening Part 1

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Which type of patient tends to be more enthusiastic about new treatment modalities, techniques, or products?

Steady Style Patients
Directing Style Patients
Cautious Style Patients
Influencing Style Patients and Dominant Style Patients (correct)

What is a key characteristic of Steady Style Patients?

They are often risk-takers
They prefer new treatment modalities
They trust their healthcare provider (correct)
They are usually anxious about dental procedures

Which communication style typically involves the delivery of expert advice and help?

Following
Involving
Guiding
Directing (correct)

What is a characteristic of Cautious Style Patients?

They are logical, systematic, and data-driven (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which patients tend to be more guarded and introverted?

Steady Style Patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients appreciate undivided attention and are particularly attuned to feelings and emotions?

Influencing Style Patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of working with a patient when using the listening communication style?

To provide support and encouragement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reflective listening?

To check understanding and make the speaker feel understood (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question is used to draw out and explore the person's experiences, perspectives, and ideas?

Open question (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym OARS an abbreviation for?

Open questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarizing (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is the guiding communication style most appropriate?

When discussing health behavior changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of motivational interviewing?

To facilitate behavior change in the patient (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing in the listening communication style?

To demonstrate to the patient that you have listened, understood, and considered what they have said (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the four principles of motivational interviewing?

To support the patient in behavior change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of affirmation in the listening communication style?

To encourage perseverance and reinforce positive acts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of motivation in health behavior change?

It is one of the factors that influence patient behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the DISC System in motivating dental patients?

To tailor approaches to motivation to each individual patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary assumption of Motivational Interviewing?

Individuals are motivated to change when it is something they value (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of 'Rolling with Resistance' in Motivational Interviewing?

To minimize resistance and promote change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of 'Expressing Empathy' in Motivational Interviewing?

Understanding the patient's values and goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Developing Discrepancy' in Motivational Interviewing?

To explore the gap between the patient's goals and current behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a strong doctor-patient relationship essential for Motivational Interviewing?

Because it is essential for effective Motivational Interviewing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of 'Supporting Self-Efficacy and Optimism' in Motivational Interviewing?

To increase the patient's confidence in their ability to change (C) Signup and view all the answers