Chapter 11: Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

Stages of change

Answer 1

The general steps for deciding to change, plan, and implement any type of behavior modification.

Question 2

Stages of change model

Answer 2

The behavior change model used to describe the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of people in the process of change.

Question 3

Stage matched

Answer 3

Interventions that are matched to the client’s current stage of change.

Question 4

Ambivalence

Answer 4

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 5

Relapse

Answer 5

Falling back into previous behavior patterns.

Question 6

Pre-contemplation

Answer 6

There is no intention of addressing a behavior.

Question 7

Contemplation

Answer 7

They are aware of the need to change but have barriers to overcome in order to address it.

Question 8

Preparation

Answer 8

They have the desire to change and are seeking a way.

Question 9

Action

Answer 9

They are taking the necessary steps to address their behavior and change it.

Question 10

Maintenance

Answer 10

They are continuing to do what is needed to maintain the desired behavior.

Question 11

Open-ended questions

Answer 11

Probing questions that require more than a yes or no response.

Question 12

Close-ended questions

Answer 12

Short questions requiring a simple yes or no response.

Question 13

Scaling questions

Answer 13

Simple questions that ask for a response on a sliding scale, like 1 to 10.