Clinical Psychology: Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

Motivational Interviewing was developed for clients who are __________ about changing their behavior.

Answer 1

Ambivalent.

Question 2

MI was derived from:

Hint: 2-part answer.

Answer 2

• Rogers’ Client-Centered therapy.
• Bandura’s notion of self-efficacy.

Question 3

Motivational Interviewing does not focus on the etiology of maladaptive Bx, but rather on:

Answer 3

Factors that impede and individual’s ability to change that behavior.

Question 4

The primary goal of Motivational Interviewing is to _____________ the client’s intrinsic motivation to alter his behavior by helping the client examine and resolve ___________ about changing.

Answer 4

• Enhance
• Ambivalence

Question 5

Motivational Interviewing Principle 1: Express _________.

Answer 5

Empathy.

Question 6

Motivational Interviewing Principle 2: Develop _________ between current behavior and personal goals/values.

Answer 6

Discrepancy.

Question 7

Motivational Interviewing Principle 3: ______ with resistance.

Answer 7

Roll.

Question 8

Motivational Interviewing Principle 4: Support _____________.

Answer 8

Self-efficacy.

Question 9

Specific techniques are summarized by the acronym “OARS.”

Answer 9

• O: Open-ended questions.
• A: Affirmations that express empathy and understanding.
• R: Reflective listening.
• S: Summaries.