CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What are the stages of recovery? - (ANSWER)Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance, termination.
What does the proverb 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make It Drink' mean? -
(ANSWER)You can provide an opportunity, but cannot force someone to take it.
What is the role of a PSS? - (ANSWER)Support, resource, strength, empathy, and compassion.
What is the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change? - (ANSWER)Change is a process, interventions
tailored to current stage are most effective.
What is MI? - (ANSWER)Motivational Interviewing.
What is precontemplation? - (ANSWER)Not yet thinking about changing.
What is contemplation? - (ANSWER)Recognizes potential for change but is conflicted and hesitant.
What is preparation/determination? - (ANSWER)Devoted to transformation but debating what to do.
What is action? - (ANSWER)Making changes but has not reached stability.
What is maintenance? - (ANSWER)Has accomplished goals and is making effort to keep change.
What is relapse/recurrence? - (ANSWER)A repetition of the issues will occur.
What is MI? - (ANSWER)Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered approach to behavior change.
,CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the role of the PSS in MI? - (ANSWER)To enable verbal exchange and help the client discover
how to make a change.
Why is it important to ask clients why they want to make a change? - (ANSWER)It's preferable to have
the client advocate for a change in behavior.
What is the importance of listening in MI? - (ANSWER)Listening well is at least as important as speaking.
What is the norm when it comes to behavior change? - (ANSWER)Recurrence or relapse.
What is the perception of mental and behavioral health in the community? - (ANSWER)There is an
inherent stigma.
How can the transtheoretical model help improve your life? - (ANSWER)It can help you make a positive
change.
What is the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people may want
to change but haven't made a plan yet.
What is the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people begin to
consider the pros and cons of making a change.
What is the preparation or determination stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people
mentally and emotionally prepare themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people take concrete steps
towards changing their behavior.
,CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the role of the client in behavior change? - (ANSWER)To supply the ideas and internal resources
to change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems? - (ANSWER)Frequent.
What is the rate of change in behavior? - (ANSWER)Slow and varying.
Is knowledge sufficient to spur change? - (ANSWER)No.
What is the tendency when it comes to holding others to unrealistic standards? - (ANSWER)It can leave
patients and caregivers feeling frustrated and worn out.
What is the importance of being patient in MI? - (ANSWER)It acknowledges the anxiety that comes with
having limited time with clients.
What is the role of the client in advocating for a change in behavior? - (ANSWER)They should do so.
What is the role of behavioral science in making a behavior change? - (ANSWER)Helps in succeeding and
improving life.
What is the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)A process to change behavior.
Who is Isabella in the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)A beginner who started walking.
What did Isabella's group leader do to help her? - (ANSWER)Provided motivational material.
What stage of behavioral change did Isabella enter after becoming consistent? - (ANSWER)Maintenance
stage.
, CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the importance of internal attitude changes in behavioral change? - (ANSWER)Leads to external
behavioral changes.
What is the role of a certified peer expert? - (ANSWER)To be there for individuals in crisis.
Why is it crucial to have a supportive working connection with a peer? - (ANSWER)Offers a special
advantage in trying circumstances.
What is the significance of peer relationships? - (ANSWER)Special and crucial.
What can applying behavioral science lead to? - (ANSWER)Successful behavior change.
What are the challenges in each stage of the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)New challenges.
What does a supportive network help in behavioral change? - (ANSWER)Building consistency.
What are Peer Delivered Services? - (ANSWER)Assistance from people with similar experiences/illnesses.
Who can serve as peer providers? - (ANSWER)Former or present mental health care consumers.
What is the role of a PSS? - (ANSWER)To intervene in a crisis and provide safety and support.
What are some interventions for peer-led self-help? - (ANSWER)Talking about personal experiences,
giving advice, creating a recovery plan.
What is a 'warm' line? - (ANSWER)Mobile or telehealth support.
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What are the stages of recovery? - (ANSWER)Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance, termination.
What does the proverb 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make It Drink' mean? -
(ANSWER)You can provide an opportunity, but cannot force someone to take it.
What is the role of a PSS? - (ANSWER)Support, resource, strength, empathy, and compassion.
What is the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change? - (ANSWER)Change is a process, interventions
tailored to current stage are most effective.
What is MI? - (ANSWER)Motivational Interviewing.
What is precontemplation? - (ANSWER)Not yet thinking about changing.
What is contemplation? - (ANSWER)Recognizes potential for change but is conflicted and hesitant.
What is preparation/determination? - (ANSWER)Devoted to transformation but debating what to do.
What is action? - (ANSWER)Making changes but has not reached stability.
What is maintenance? - (ANSWER)Has accomplished goals and is making effort to keep change.
What is relapse/recurrence? - (ANSWER)A repetition of the issues will occur.
What is MI? - (ANSWER)Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered approach to behavior change.
,CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the role of the PSS in MI? - (ANSWER)To enable verbal exchange and help the client discover
how to make a change.
Why is it important to ask clients why they want to make a change? - (ANSWER)It's preferable to have
the client advocate for a change in behavior.
What is the importance of listening in MI? - (ANSWER)Listening well is at least as important as speaking.
What is the norm when it comes to behavior change? - (ANSWER)Recurrence or relapse.
What is the perception of mental and behavioral health in the community? - (ANSWER)There is an
inherent stigma.
How can the transtheoretical model help improve your life? - (ANSWER)It can help you make a positive
change.
What is the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people may want
to change but haven't made a plan yet.
What is the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people begin to
consider the pros and cons of making a change.
What is the preparation or determination stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people
mentally and emotionally prepare themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model? - (ANSWER)When people take concrete steps
towards changing their behavior.
,CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the role of the client in behavior change? - (ANSWER)To supply the ideas and internal resources
to change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems? - (ANSWER)Frequent.
What is the rate of change in behavior? - (ANSWER)Slow and varying.
Is knowledge sufficient to spur change? - (ANSWER)No.
What is the tendency when it comes to holding others to unrealistic standards? - (ANSWER)It can leave
patients and caregivers feeling frustrated and worn out.
What is the importance of being patient in MI? - (ANSWER)It acknowledges the anxiety that comes with
having limited time with clients.
What is the role of the client in advocating for a change in behavior? - (ANSWER)They should do so.
What is the role of behavioral science in making a behavior change? - (ANSWER)Helps in succeeding and
improving life.
What is the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)A process to change behavior.
Who is Isabella in the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)A beginner who started walking.
What did Isabella's group leader do to help her? - (ANSWER)Provided motivational material.
What stage of behavioral change did Isabella enter after becoming consistent? - (ANSWER)Maintenance
stage.
, CALMHSA PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
What is the importance of internal attitude changes in behavioral change? - (ANSWER)Leads to external
behavioral changes.
What is the role of a certified peer expert? - (ANSWER)To be there for individuals in crisis.
Why is it crucial to have a supportive working connection with a peer? - (ANSWER)Offers a special
advantage in trying circumstances.
What is the significance of peer relationships? - (ANSWER)Special and crucial.
What can applying behavioral science lead to? - (ANSWER)Successful behavior change.
What are the challenges in each stage of the behavioral change process? - (ANSWER)New challenges.
What does a supportive network help in behavioral change? - (ANSWER)Building consistency.
What are Peer Delivered Services? - (ANSWER)Assistance from people with similar experiences/illnesses.
Who can serve as peer providers? - (ANSWER)Former or present mental health care consumers.
What is the role of a PSS? - (ANSWER)To intervene in a crisis and provide safety and support.
What are some interventions for peer-led self-help? - (ANSWER)Talking about personal experiences,
giving advice, creating a recovery plan.
What is a 'warm' line? - (ANSWER)Mobile or telehealth support.
