NBC HWC Practice Test Questions And Answers
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Autonomous Motivation: The why behind the why, has a future orientation.
1. connecting a behavior to something in the future that we value
2. produces flow experiences in our lives 3. client controls their
choices
a. behaviors persist longer
b. more flexible and creative
c. performance improves
d. experience more enjoyment in making changes
e. better physical health and personal relationships - ANSWER
Strategies to help with negative self-talk:
-silence
-humor/playfulness
-
championing
-positive reframing - ANSWER
Why is an accountability partner or accountability plan encouraged in coaching? -
ANSWER It ensures the client remains on track.
Why do we encourage clients to track behavior? - ANSWER They are more
motivated if they see change.
Self Regulation Theory suggests that the ability to monitor oneself is a key factor in goal
achievement. - ANSWER
3 Strategies used in coaching to help strengthen a client's commitment to action. -
ANSWER 1. Develop a specific change plan, broken into smaller steps in the
direction of change, rather than committing to an ambitious ultimate goal.
2. Covert commitment- Listen for what the client is willing to say. Don't push. It's not
necessary to hear the language of commitment.
,3. Explore reluctance. "I wonder what concerns you might have about making this
change." Problem-solve collaboratively regarding obstacles to change.
How is motivation tied to one's vision? - ANSWER Understanding the reasons
behind goals helps one stay on track.
5 Criteria that make a quality Wellness Vision: - ANSWER Grounded: building on
current success
Bold: stretching the status quo
Desired: what you really want
Palpable: As if it were already true
Participatory: involving many stakeholders
What is the purpose of designing visions? - ANSWER -Having clear goals is
correlated with happiness and life satisfaction.
-Identifies what client wants.
How does goal setting affect performance? - ANSWER 1. Directive function-
toward goal and relevant activities.
2. Energizing function- elicits greater effort.
3. Affect persistence- hard goals prolong effort.
4. Affect action- by leading to arousal, discovery, and use of knowledge.
Which skill is most demanding on the coach, asking open-ended questions or offering
the client reflections? - ANSWER Reflective listening takes more effort.
Summary Reflections:
-promote understanding
-provides a "what else" opportunity for the client to add on. - ANSWER
*When it feels like the conversation is going around in circles, your reflections are too
simple. - ANSWER
A good ration of open-ended questions to reflections is 2:1 - ANSWER
2 Open-Ended Q's to help a client reflect or share previous experiences (Discovery
, process of Appreciative Inquiry)
1. What have you tried and succeeded in accomplishing in life that is similar to this
goal?
2. How has this problem affected your day-to-day life? - ANSWER
Best ways to start an open-ended Q: What, How
Why can feel judgmental or lead to analysis or paralysis - ANSWER
2 metaphors useful when providing reflections to a client:
"Sounds like you tamed the sugar beast."
"I hear you saying your success made you a shining star for your family." - ANSWER
Purpose of brainstorming:
A chance to co-generate a wide variety of possible goals for consideration. When
appropriate: before implementation. - ANSWER
Describe a situation where it would be useful to interrupt and redirect the conversation.
Client gets off-topic. - ANSWER
What is the purpose of bottom-lining? - ANSWER The skill of getting to the point
and asking the client to get to the point. Helps client get to the point and draw
conclusions by getting to the essence of what is most important to them.
Most common scaling Q's:
1) How motivated are you?
2) How confident are you?
3) How willing are you?
4) How important is this to you? - ANSWER
Open ended questions to use in response to scaling Q's:
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Autonomous Motivation: The why behind the why, has a future orientation.
1. connecting a behavior to something in the future that we value
2. produces flow experiences in our lives 3. client controls their
choices
a. behaviors persist longer
b. more flexible and creative
c. performance improves
d. experience more enjoyment in making changes
e. better physical health and personal relationships - ANSWER
Strategies to help with negative self-talk:
-silence
-humor/playfulness
-
championing
-positive reframing - ANSWER
Why is an accountability partner or accountability plan encouraged in coaching? -
ANSWER It ensures the client remains on track.
Why do we encourage clients to track behavior? - ANSWER They are more
motivated if they see change.
Self Regulation Theory suggests that the ability to monitor oneself is a key factor in goal
achievement. - ANSWER
3 Strategies used in coaching to help strengthen a client's commitment to action. -
ANSWER 1. Develop a specific change plan, broken into smaller steps in the
direction of change, rather than committing to an ambitious ultimate goal.
2. Covert commitment- Listen for what the client is willing to say. Don't push. It's not
necessary to hear the language of commitment.
,3. Explore reluctance. "I wonder what concerns you might have about making this
change." Problem-solve collaboratively regarding obstacles to change.
How is motivation tied to one's vision? - ANSWER Understanding the reasons
behind goals helps one stay on track.
5 Criteria that make a quality Wellness Vision: - ANSWER Grounded: building on
current success
Bold: stretching the status quo
Desired: what you really want
Palpable: As if it were already true
Participatory: involving many stakeholders
What is the purpose of designing visions? - ANSWER -Having clear goals is
correlated with happiness and life satisfaction.
-Identifies what client wants.
How does goal setting affect performance? - ANSWER 1. Directive function-
toward goal and relevant activities.
2. Energizing function- elicits greater effort.
3. Affect persistence- hard goals prolong effort.
4. Affect action- by leading to arousal, discovery, and use of knowledge.
Which skill is most demanding on the coach, asking open-ended questions or offering
the client reflections? - ANSWER Reflective listening takes more effort.
Summary Reflections:
-promote understanding
-provides a "what else" opportunity for the client to add on. - ANSWER
*When it feels like the conversation is going around in circles, your reflections are too
simple. - ANSWER
A good ration of open-ended questions to reflections is 2:1 - ANSWER
2 Open-Ended Q's to help a client reflect or share previous experiences (Discovery
, process of Appreciative Inquiry)
1. What have you tried and succeeded in accomplishing in life that is similar to this
goal?
2. How has this problem affected your day-to-day life? - ANSWER
Best ways to start an open-ended Q: What, How
Why can feel judgmental or lead to analysis or paralysis - ANSWER
2 metaphors useful when providing reflections to a client:
"Sounds like you tamed the sugar beast."
"I hear you saying your success made you a shining star for your family." - ANSWER
Purpose of brainstorming:
A chance to co-generate a wide variety of possible goals for consideration. When
appropriate: before implementation. - ANSWER
Describe a situation where it would be useful to interrupt and redirect the conversation.
Client gets off-topic. - ANSWER
What is the purpose of bottom-lining? - ANSWER The skill of getting to the point
and asking the client to get to the point. Helps client get to the point and draw
conclusions by getting to the essence of what is most important to them.
Most common scaling Q's:
1) How motivated are you?
2) How confident are you?
3) How willing are you?
4) How important is this to you? - ANSWER
Open ended questions to use in response to scaling Q's:
