Chapter 4 Behavioral Coaching

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

acting in accordance with how one wants to behave

Question 2

Self-efficacy

Answer 2

one’s belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; self confidence

Question 3

Precontemplation (stages of change)

Answer 3

client does not exercise and is not planning to start exercising within 6 months

Question 4

Contemplation (stages of change)

Answer 4

client does not exercise but is thinking about implementing change and plans to start within 6 months

Question 5

Preparation (stages of change)

Answer 5

client intends to act in the near future, within the next month

Question 6

Action (stages of change)

Answer 6

client has been exercising for less than 6 months

Question 7

Maintenance (stages of change)

Answer 7

client has been exercising for 6 months of more

Question 8

Self discrepancy

Answer 8

an internal conflict that occurs when an individual compares their actual self to the ideal self

Question 9

Adherence

Answer 9

the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action

Question 10

Reflective listening

Answer 10

making a best guess as to what the speaker means and stating it back to the speaker for confirmation

Question 11

Collecting summaries

Answer 11

short sentences that continue the client’s thoughts and add momentum to the conversation

Question 12

Linking summaries

Answer 12

summaries that tie together information the client has presented, perhaps even from previous sessions

Question 13

Transitional summaries

Answer 13

summaries used to wrap up a session or announce a shift in focus

Question 14

Affirmations

Answer 14

positive statements about character strengths

Question 15

Motivational interviewing

Answer 15

client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence