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Words that Work: Motivational Interviewing Mastery Knowledge Check
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Question 1 of 4
What is the primary danger of the 'right-ing reflex' during a coaching session?
Explanation: The right-ing reflex triggers the client's psychological reactance, causing them to argue for the status quo.
Question 2 of 4
What is the primary objective when dealing with 'sustaining talk' from a client?
Explanation: Starving sustaining talk of oxygen and focusing entirely on change talk builds intrinsic motivation.
Question 3 of 4
How should a coach approach developing discrepancy?
Explanation: Developing discrepancy relies on helping the client discover the gap between their values and actions themselves.
Question 4 of 4
What is the best strategy when working with a mandated or highly resistant client?
Explanation: Validating lack of choice and micro-dosing commitments lowers barriers and restores client agency.
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