MI basics

Question 1

Stages of change

Answer 1

• Precontemplation
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance
• Relapse

Question 2

OARS

Answer 2

• Open questions
• Affirmations
• Reflective listening
• Summary reflections

Question 3

DARN-C

Answer 3

• Desire
• Ability
• Rewards
• Need
• Committed action

Question 4

Traps to Avoid:

Answer 4

• Assessment
• Expert
• Premature focus
• Labeling
• Blaming
• Chatting

Question 5

Precontemplation

Answer 5

(“not ready”) – “People are not intending to take action in the foreseeable future, and can be unaware that their behavior is problematic”

Question 6

Contemplation

Answer 6

“People are beginning to recognize that their behavior is problematic, and start to look at the pros and cons of their continued actions”

Question 7

Preparation

Answer 7

“People are intending to take action in the immediate future, and may begin taking small steps toward behavior change”

Question 8

Action

Answer 8

“People have made specific overt modifications in modifying their problem behavior or in acquiring new healthy behaviors”

Question 9

Maintenance

Answer 9

“People have been able to sustain action for at least six months and are working to prevent relapse”

Question 10

Relapse

Answer 10

“return from Action or Maintenance to an earlier stage”

Question 11

Four principles of MI

Answer 11

Express empathy
Develop discrepancy
Roll with resistance
Support self-effect