(PGTP) Motivational Interviewing Course Quiz Survey

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* 1. John is a 30 year old metal worker who has been gambling heavily on scratch-off tickets for the past four years. John is seeking treatment at the request of his father who has loaned him a significant amount of money in order to get him out of debt. Using a Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach, the therapist should...

Try to learn more about the client's relationship with his father and other close family members.

Focus on the client's symptoms and determine how best these symptoms can be managed.

Determine the client's concerns and try to better understand the client's perspective.

Develop a treatment plan which focuses on reducing the client's gambling and ways the client can pay back his father.

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* 2. A MI approach is best described as which of the following?

A theoretical orientation which is client-centered and non-directive.

A theoretical orientation which is client-centered and directive.

A counseling style which is client-centered and non-directive.

A counseling style which is client-centered and directive.

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* 3. Which of the following statements best exemplifies the directive component of MI?

The therapist sets the goals of treatment.

The therapist engages differential responding based on what the client says.

The therapist promotes the client's freedom of choice.

The therapist uses structured activities to explore ambivalence.

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* 4. Referring to the OARS, which of the following communication techniques could be used to reinforce change talk?

Simple reflection

Open-ended question

Self-disclosure

Therapist praise

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* 5. MI is similar to Humanistic Psychotherapy in which way?

The therapist acts as a role model for the client.

The goal of therapy is to create an environment which is conducive to change.

The goal of therapy is to build personal insight and solve problems.

The therapist is a sounding board for the client as they work through their emotions.

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* 6. Which of the following approaches should be taken when encountering ambivalence?

Explore only the arguments against change.

Explore only the arguments for change.

Explore arguments for and against change.

Avoid any discussion of ambivalence.

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* 7. When a client has few reasons for change and many reasons against change, which Stage of Change would hey most likely be experiencing?

Precontemplation

Contemplation

Preparation

Action

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* 8. From a MI perspective, "resistance" from the client is the result of which of the following?

The client not having faced up to their problem of the negative consequences of their behavior.

A lack of family or peer involvement in treatment.

The therapist being too easy on the client.

The therapist and the client having different perspectives about what the client is trying to achieve.

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* 9. How should a therapist best express their own concerns about a client's choices or decisions?

The therapist should express concerns empathically while conveying respect to the client's autonomy.

The therapist should let the client know immediately if any of their choices or decisions are in conflict with the goals of treatment.

The therapist should voice concerns based on their expertise working with a particular treatment approach.

The therapist should never express their concerns and should always support the client's decisions in every way.

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* 10. Which of the following factors predict behavior change directly:

Therapist insight and trust

Use of MI-consistent skills and MI spirit

Therapist empathy and level of education

Diminished resistance and increased awareness of consequences

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* 11. When summarizing what a client has said, in what order should you present instances of change talk (client's reasons for change) and sustain talk (client's reasons against change)?

Always reflect the change talk first and then end with the sustain talk.

Always reflect the sustain talk first and then end with the change talk.

Always reflect the change talk and ignore the sustain talk.

The order in which you reflect change and sustain talk doesn't matter.

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* 12. What is the "Good and Not So Good" exercise designed to do?

Show the consequences of gambling

Draw out discrepancy

Explore upside and any ambivalence

Explore downside of any ambivalence

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* 13. What is the best way to improve MI skills?

Training and supervision

Work through treatment manuals on your own

Read the literature on MI and apply skills wherever possible

Use reflective listening and printed materials within session

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* 14. Which of the following best describes an open-ended question?

A question that requires an answer on a numbered scale

A question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no answer

A question that can only be answered with an instance of change talk

A question that has no definitive answer

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* 15. When combining MI with another treatment approach (e.g. CBT), when should the therapist utilize MI interventions?

Only at the beginning of treatment

Only at the end of treatment

MI interventions should be used in every session

At the beginning of treatment and anytime motivation to change decreases

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* 16. Presenter was knowledgeable on the topic area

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Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

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* 17. Workshop Content Feedback

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Provided new resources which I can use in my work	Provided new resources which I can use in my work Strongly Disagree	Provided new resources which I can use in my work Somewhat Disagree	Provided new resources which I can use in my work Neither Agree nor Disagree	Provided new resources which I can use in my work Somewhat Agree	Provided new resources which I can use in my work Strongly Agree
I learned new information	I learned new information Strongly Disagree	I learned new information Somewhat Disagree	I learned new information Neither Agree nor Disagree	I learned new information Somewhat Agree	I learned new information Strongly Agree
Workshop content was relevant to topic	Workshop content was relevant to topic Strongly Disagree	Workshop content was relevant to topic Somewhat Disagree	Workshop content was relevant to topic Neither Agree nor Disagree	Workshop content was relevant to topic Somewhat Agree	Workshop content was relevant to topic Strongly Agree

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* 18. Participant Skill Development Feedback

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The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work?	The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work? Strongly Disagree	The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work? Disagree	The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work? Neither Agree Nor Disagree	The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work? Agree	The information and skills provided in this session will be used in my work? Strongly Agree
The information provided will improve my work with clients?	The information provided will improve my work with clients? Strongly Disagree	The information provided will improve my work with clients? Disagree	The information provided will improve my work with clients? Neither Agree Nor Disagree	The information provided will improve my work with clients? Agree	The information provided will improve my work with clients? Strongly Agree
The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families?	The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families? Strongly Disagree	The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families? Disagree	The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families? Neither Agree Nor Disagree	The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families? Agree	The information provided has increased my comfort level in working with clients and their families? Strongly Agree

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* 19. What did you learn in today's workshop that you anticipate using in your work with clients and their family members?

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* 2. A MI approach is best described as which of the following?

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* 3. Which of the following statements best exemplifies the directive component of MI?

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* 4. Referring to the OARS, which of the following communication techniques could be used to reinforce change talk?

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* 5. MI is similar to Humanistic Psychotherapy in which way?

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* 6. Which of the following approaches should be taken when encountering ambivalence?

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* 7. When a client has few reasons for change and many reasons against change, which Stage of Change would hey most likely be experiencing?

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* 8. From a MI perspective, "resistance" from the client is the result of which of the following?

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* 9. How should a therapist best express their own concerns about a client's choices or decisions?

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* 10. Which of the following factors predict behavior change directly:

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* 11. When summarizing what a client has said, in what order should you present instances of change talk (client's reasons for change) and sustain talk (client's reasons against change)?

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* 12. What is the "Good and Not So Good" exercise designed to do?

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* 13. What is the best way to improve MI skills?

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* 14. Which of the following best describes an open-ended question?

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* 15. When combining MI with another treatment approach (e.g. CBT), when should the therapist utilize MI interventions?

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* 16. Presenter was knowledgeable on the topic area

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* 17. Workshop Content Feedback

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* 18. Participant Skill Development Feedback

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* 19. What did you learn in today's workshop that you anticipate using in your work with clients and their family members?

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* 20. Please provide us with your contact information

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* 21. Social Work License Number