Motivational Interviewing: Assisting Patients with Self-Directed Health Decisions

1. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.

a) True
b) False

2. Relapse is a part of the stages of change and is considered part of the recovery process.

a) True
b) False

3. The early stages of change involve cognitive changes whereas the later stages of change involve behavioral changes.

a) True
b) False

4. Which of the following are parts of the stages of change:

a) Pre-contemplation
b) Contemplation
c) Preparation
d) Action
e) All of the above

5. Motivational interviewing has systematic review and meta-analyses supporting the effect of MI interviewing techniques compared to traditional advice giving.

a) True
b) False

6. The following are reasons why motivational interviewing is considered a gold standard in counseling:

a) Evidence-based
b) Valid and reliable tools
c) Complementary to other interventions and methods
d) Skills can be applied by a wide range of health practitioners
e) All of the above

7. Motivational interviewing is the process of helping people move through the stages of change.

a) True
b) False

8. Motivational Interviewing promotes the following:

a) Compassion
b) Acceptance
c) Partnership
d) Evocation
e) All of the above

9. Motivational interviewing uses open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing to support behavioral change.

a) True
b) False