APSE Exam CESP 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?

AAsking open-ended questions

BInquiring about barriers to employment

CEncouraging the support person to answer

DFocusing on the person's medical needs

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Suggested Answer: A

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

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Ressie

3 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

3 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

3 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

2 months ago

D) Focusing on the person's medical needs

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Junita

2 months ago

C) Encouraging the support person to answer

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Garry

2 months ago

B) Inquiring about barriers to employment

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Hyman

3 months ago

A) Asking open-ended questions

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Osvaldo

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) Asking open-ended questions.

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Fausto

4 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

3 months ago

C) Encouraging the support person to answer

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Fernanda

3 months ago

B) Inquiring about barriers to employment

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Lezlie

3 months ago

A) Asking open-ended questions

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Dahlia

4 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

4 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

3 months ago

C) Encouraging the support person to answer

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Norah

3 months ago

Yes, open-ended questions help the person explore their own thoughts and motivations.

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Clement

3 months ago

A) Asking open-ended questions

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Jaime

4 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

3 months ago

Yes, it's all about guiding them to find their own solutions and reasons for change.

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Staci

3 months ago

It really helps the person think about their own motivations and goals.

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Janet

4 months ago

I agree, asking open-ended questions is key to motivational interviewing.

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