Communication Techniques in Motivational Interviewing Quiz

Working together with the client, rather than directing or persuading.

Reflection involves restating or paraphrasing what the client has said.

'DEARS' stands for Develop discrepancy, Express empathy, Amplify ambivalence, Roll with resistance, Support self-efficacy.

The approach is to guide rather than direct, avoiding confrontational styles.

Affirmations convey understanding and support for the client's perspective.

Encouraging clients to make positive changes in their behavior.

'OARS' stands for Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing.

First, eliciting the client's perspective, then providing information, and finally eliciting more.

Reflective listening demonstrates empathy and understanding by repeating and affirming the client's words.

The focus is on helping clients understand their ambivalence and move towards change.

Affirmations reinforce positive aspects of the client's behavior and choices.

Ambivalence reflects conflicting feelings or thoughts about change.

'Change Talk' focuses on the client expressing reasons, desire, and need for change.

'Decisional Balance' helps clients weigh the advantages and disadvantages of behavior change.

Empathy fosters trust and rapport between the client and the interviewer.