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APSE CESP Exam - Topic 2 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for APSE's CESP exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following BEST describes the motivational interviewing technique?

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Suggested Answer: A

by Loise at Mar 19, 2025, 06:49 PM

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Winifred
2 months ago
I thought it was more focused on medical needs, like D suggests.
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Tenesha
2 months ago
I think it’s more than just asking; it’s about understanding too.
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Filiberto
2 months ago
Wait, is it really just about asking questions? Seems too simple.
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Merrilee
2 months ago
I definitely recall that it’s not just about medical needs; it’s more holistic, but I can't pinpoint the best answer right now.
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Andra
2 months ago
Totally agree, A is definitely the right choice!
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Gabriele
2 months ago
Motivational interviewing is all about open-ended questions.
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Gerald
3 months ago
I feel like encouraging the support person to answer could be part of it, but it seems more about the individual’s motivation.
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Andra
3 months ago
I remember practicing questions that focused on barriers to change, but I don't think that's the main aspect of motivational interviewing.
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Laurel
3 months ago
I think motivational interviewing is mostly about asking open-ended questions, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best description.
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Britt
3 months ago
Wait, I thought motivational interviewing was more about addressing barriers to employment. But now I'm second-guessing myself. Maybe I'm mixing it up with something else. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.
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Georgene
4 months ago
Okay, let me see. Motivational interviewing is about helping people find their own motivation for change, right? So I think the key is using open-ended questions to get them talking. I'm going to go with A on this one.
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Rebbeca
4 months ago
I think the answer is A - asking open-ended questions. That's a core part of the motivational interviewing approach, which is all about guiding the person to explore and resolve their own ambivalence about change.
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Craig
4 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Motivational interviewing is focused on the person's own motivations and goals, not on external barriers or medical needs. The key is using open-ended questions to help them talk through their thoughts and feelings.
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James
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know motivational interviewing is a counseling technique, but I'm not totally clear on the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Jenise
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know motivational interviewing is a counseling technique, but I can't quite remember the specific details. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Jerlene
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about motivational interviewing, which is all about using open-ended questions to help the person explore their own motivations and barriers. I think A is the best answer here.
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Rashida
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about motivational interviewing, which is all about using open-ended questions to help the person explore and resolve their ambivalence about change.
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Ressie
11 months ago
I'm not sure about that. I think it could also be B) Inquiring about barriers to employment, as that can help identify obstacles to change.
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Makeda
11 months ago
I agree with Osvaldo. Motivational interviewing involves asking open-ended questions to help clients explore their thoughts and feelings.
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Alline
11 months ago
C? Really? Encouraging the support person to answer? That's not motivational interviewing, that's just passing the buck. A all the way!
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Wilda
10 months ago
D) Focusing on the person's medical needs
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Junita
10 months ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Garry
10 months ago
B) Inquiring about barriers to employment
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Hyman
10 months ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Osvaldo
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) Asking open-ended questions.
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Fausto
11 months ago
Haha, D is just way off. Motivational interviewing is about mental health, not physical health. This test is testing our listening skills, not our medical knowledge!
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Luisa
10 months ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Fernanda
10 months ago
B) Inquiring about barriers to employment
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Lezlie
10 months ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Dahlia
11 months ago
Hmm, I was thinking B, but now I'm not so sure. Exploring barriers is important, but the focus should be on the person's own motivations, right?
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Refugia
11 months ago
I agree, A is the best option. Motivational interviewing is all about empowering the person, not just telling them what to do.
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Martina
10 months ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Norah
10 months ago
Yes, open-ended questions help the person explore their own thoughts and motivations.
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Clement
10 months ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Jaime
11 months ago
Definitely A) Asking open-ended questions. That's the core of motivational interviewing, getting the person to reflect and explore their own thoughts and feelings.
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Dorathy
11 months ago
Yes, it's all about guiding them to find their own solutions and reasons for change.
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Staci
11 months ago
It really helps the person think about their own motivations and goals.
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Janet
11 months ago
I agree, asking open-ended questions is key to motivational interviewing.
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