CMAS 465 Final Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of readiness to change
Lack of motivation - CORRECT ANSWER--Not ready or willing to change
-One of the biggest challenges facing providers
In order for a person to be motivated to change, three elements are critical: -
CORRECT ANSWER--Change has to be important to the person
-Client has to feel confident that he or she is capable of changing.
-Client has to be ready to change
Why would someone lack motivation - or be resistant or reluctant to change? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Shame
-Embarrassment
-Fear of exposure
-Indirect or direct judgement by the provider
-Requirement to participate
-Pace of treatment is challenging
,-Previous experience
How do we respond when working with a person who is reluctant or resistant? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Patience
-Empathy
-Allowing sufficient time for the process can help
-Being genuine
-Discussing alternatives and their consequences
Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--A person-centered, directive
method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving
ambivalence.
-Client's strengths
-Respectfully honors the client's rights to choose
-Goal is to resolve ambivalence
Goal of Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER-to resolve ambivalence
Manner of being with a client - reflects the four values of motivational interviewing
- CORRECT ANSWER--Knowledge of the natural process
-Collaboration
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,-Evocation
-Respect for autonomy
Guiding Principles of Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--Express
empathy: Unconditional acceptance
-Develop discrepancy
-Roll with resistance
-Support Self-Efficacy
OARS for Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--Open questions
-Affirmation of patients' self-efficacy and support
-Reflections of patients' thoughts, desires, abilities, reasons, needs and
commitments
-Summaries of the patient's history to promote consideration of change
Open Questions - CORRECT ANSWER--Ask open-ended questions
-"What else can you tell me about your alcohol use?"
-"What do you like most about your relationship?"
-"How can I help you overcome this fear?"
-"What do you think it will take for you to take steps toward change?"
, Affirm - CORRECT ANSWER--Affirming certain client attributes, behaviors, and
statements serves to build rapport and support open examination of the client's
situation.
-Simple as appreciation or recognition
Reflecting listening - CORRECT ANSWER--An attempt to communicate to the
speaker that the person listening has accurately understood the content and even
the feeling behind the content
-Accomplished through statements that rephrase what the client has just said:
-"It sounds like you..."
-"You mean that...?"
-When I hear you saying...."
Summarize - CORRECT ANSWER--Done periodically
-Lets the client know that the provider has been listening well
-Reinforces what has been said
-Paves the way for the client to further elaborate
Family characteristics for abuse to occur: - CORRECT ANSWER--Multiple
partners: inequality and uncertainty in the lives of children
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Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of readiness to change
Lack of motivation - CORRECT ANSWER--Not ready or willing to change
-One of the biggest challenges facing providers
In order for a person to be motivated to change, three elements are critical: -
CORRECT ANSWER--Change has to be important to the person
-Client has to feel confident that he or she is capable of changing.
-Client has to be ready to change
Why would someone lack motivation - or be resistant or reluctant to change? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Shame
-Embarrassment
-Fear of exposure
-Indirect or direct judgement by the provider
-Requirement to participate
-Pace of treatment is challenging
,-Previous experience
How do we respond when working with a person who is reluctant or resistant? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Patience
-Empathy
-Allowing sufficient time for the process can help
-Being genuine
-Discussing alternatives and their consequences
Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--A person-centered, directive
method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving
ambivalence.
-Client's strengths
-Respectfully honors the client's rights to choose
-Goal is to resolve ambivalence
Goal of Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER-to resolve ambivalence
Manner of being with a client - reflects the four values of motivational interviewing
- CORRECT ANSWER--Knowledge of the natural process
-Collaboration
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,-Evocation
-Respect for autonomy
Guiding Principles of Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--Express
empathy: Unconditional acceptance
-Develop discrepancy
-Roll with resistance
-Support Self-Efficacy
OARS for Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER--Open questions
-Affirmation of patients' self-efficacy and support
-Reflections of patients' thoughts, desires, abilities, reasons, needs and
commitments
-Summaries of the patient's history to promote consideration of change
Open Questions - CORRECT ANSWER--Ask open-ended questions
-"What else can you tell me about your alcohol use?"
-"What do you like most about your relationship?"
-"How can I help you overcome this fear?"
-"What do you think it will take for you to take steps toward change?"
, Affirm - CORRECT ANSWER--Affirming certain client attributes, behaviors, and
statements serves to build rapport and support open examination of the client's
situation.
-Simple as appreciation or recognition
Reflecting listening - CORRECT ANSWER--An attempt to communicate to the
speaker that the person listening has accurately understood the content and even
the feeling behind the content
-Accomplished through statements that rephrase what the client has just said:
-"It sounds like you..."
-"You mean that...?"
-When I hear you saying...."
Summarize - CORRECT ANSWER--Done periodically
-Lets the client know that the provider has been listening well
-Reinforces what has been said
-Paves the way for the client to further elaborate
Family characteristics for abuse to occur: - CORRECT ANSWER--Multiple
partners: inequality and uncertainty in the lives of children
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