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Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for that
by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't cause
them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this change
will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #221:
,About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices that
the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches would be BEST to
pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things they
don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make their
vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving their
sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I take care
of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase change
talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
,b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible and yet
you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What might
work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" -CORRECTANSWER A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats -CORRECTANSWER D
Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her continued
efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating they
are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential times that will
work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.
, B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any clients without
prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you? -CORRECTANSWER B
Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his goal
of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get it. She
doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of the
group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major
sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement from
last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #222:
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Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for that
by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't cause
them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this change
will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #221:
,About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices that
the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches would be BEST to
pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things they
don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make their
vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving their
sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I take care
of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase change
talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
,b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible and yet
you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What might
work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" -CORRECTANSWER A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats -CORRECTANSWER D
Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her continued
efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating they
are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential times that will
work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.
, B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any clients without
prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you? -CORRECTANSWER B
Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his goal
of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get it. She
doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of the
group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major
sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement from
last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex -CORRECTANSWER C
Practice Question #222:
