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Which of the following BEST describes the motivational interviewing technique?
Suggested Answer: A
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38 comments · newest first
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Winifred
9 months ago
I thought it was more focused on medical needs, like D suggests.
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Tenesha
9 months ago
I think it’s more than just asking; it’s about understanding too.
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Filiberto
9 months ago
Wait, is it really just about asking questions? Seems too simple.
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Merrilee
10 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
10 months ago
Totally agree, A is definitely the right choice!
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Gabriele
10 months ago
Motivational interviewing is all about open-ended questions.
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Gerald
10 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
10 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
1 year ago
D) Focusing on the person's medical needs
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Junita
1 year ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Garry
1 year ago
B) Inquiring about barriers to employment
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Hyman
1 year ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Osvaldo
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Asking open-ended questions.
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Fausto
2 years 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
1 year ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Fernanda
1 year ago
B) Inquiring about barriers to employment
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Lezlie
1 year ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Dahlia
2 years 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
2 years 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
1 year ago
C) Encouraging the support person to answer
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Norah
1 year ago
Yes, open-ended questions help the person explore their own thoughts and motivations.
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Clement
1 year ago
A) Asking open-ended questions
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Jaime
2 years 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
2 years ago
Yes, it's all about guiding them to find their own solutions and reasons for change.
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Staci
2 years ago
It really helps the person think about their own motivations and goals.
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Janet
2 years ago
I agree, asking open-ended questions is key to motivational interviewing.