In Motivational Interviewing,___________ Talk Is a Form of Change Talk

question 25

Multiple Choice

In motivational interviewing,___________ talk is a form of change talk that signifies the client's intention to put his or her plans into action.

• A) commitment
• B) command
• C) dedication
• D) decisional

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Definitions:

Secure Sense

A feeling of confidence and trust in one's capacity to explore the environment, feel safe, and be protected.

Power-related Words

Language or terminology that evokes, addresses, or relates to the dynamics of control, authority, influence, or force.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Displaced Aggression

A psychological phenomenon where negative emotions caused by one source are redirected and taken out on a different, often unrelated target.