In a Substance Abuse Intervention Program, Motivational Interviewing Is Most

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Multiple Choice

In a substance abuse intervention program, motivational interviewing is most closely intended to

• A)creating discrepancies between the current state of affairs and the individual's ideal self-image, desired behaviours, and desired outcomes
• B)help clients set specific goals that act as motivators for the prevention of relapse
• C)help clients select specific behaviour change strategies that act as self-motivators
• D)provide continued motivational feedback and support for clients who have attained the action stage of change by themselves

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Definitions:

Stimuli Frequency

The rate at which stimuli are presented over time, affecting the response of sensory systems.

Treppe

Series of successively stronger contractions that occur when a rested muscle fiber receives closely spaced stimuli of the same strength but with a sufficient stimulus interval to allow complete relaxation of the fiber between stimuli.

Muscle Efficiency

The effectiveness with which muscles convert energy (usually biochemical, such as ATP) into work or movement.

Graded Response

A response that varies directly with the strength of the stimulus, as seen in the incremental increase in a muscle's contraction strength in relation to stimulus intensity.