You Are Using Motivational Interviewing with Your New Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

You are using motivational interviewing with your new client. As your client is telling you his story, you are using comments such as "This is what I am hearing . . ." or "What I understand you to say . . ." as a way to get a better understanding of your client's perception of his situation. Which core skill of motivational interviewing does this best represent?

• A) Use of open-ended questions
• B) Reflective listening
• C) Affirmation
• D) Eliciting change talk

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