Health Coaching Sections 7-9

Question 1

Motivational Interviewing is not

Answer 1

force to motivate another

Question 2

The Spirit of MI is

Answer 2

collaborative, evocative and honoring autonomy

Question 3

In the early 80’s, MI was first used with clients addicted to what?

Answer 3

alcohol

Question 4

What is OARS

Answer 4

open ended, affirmation, reflection, summarizing

Question 5

OARS is used primarily within health coaching to

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tap into the client’s own motivation for change, elecit change talk, resolve ambivalence to change, determine readiness for change and to provide guidance during the process

Question 6

Why do we ask close ended questions?

Answer 6

To seek facts and check accuracy

Question 7

Which part of oars builds hope in the client that they can change?

Answer 7

affirmation

Question 8

What can reframing do?

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Turn a negative into a positive

Question 9

Asking permission is a way of doing what?

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empowering

Question 10

When teaching do what first?

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Establish what they know

Question 11

Creating an atmosphere to foster behavior change is affected by what?

Answer 11

empathy and empowerment

Question 12

“I’m not sure I can change” is an example of what?

Answer 12

Sustain talk

Question 13

The use of positive psychology has increased in recent years primarily because

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It’s use is linked to greater participation in medical health-related behavoirs

Question 14

Positive psychology focuses on a persons what?

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personal strenghs

Question 15

Does meditation decrease inflammation?

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No, effects include lower blood pressure, improved attention span and better pain control

Question 16

Using only a client’s strengths to affect a more positive attitude toward life

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needs boundaries to be effective

Question 17

positive psychology exercises can help a client be more

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self determined

Question 18

All of the following are considered popular “co-behaviors” of smoking

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drinking alcohol, work break, post meal

Question 19

Men and women tend to gain an average of 12 pounds post smoking cessation: true or false

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false

Question 20

Greatest predictor of successful weight loss is a persons what?

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belief

Question 21

What is the caution when considering BMI?

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It doesn’t factor in body fat distribution

Question 22

What is a good way to self monitor weight?

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weighing frequently

Question 23

Primary reason by adults for not adopting a healthy behavior to manage stress is what?

Answer 23

Too busy

Question 24

You believe your client is possibly depressed, The tool you would use to validate the concerns is what?

Answer 24

PHQ-2

Question 25

Your client exhibits a high degree of anxiety during your encounters. To determine the likelihood that illness will develop what tool do you use?

Answer 25

Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale