With Respect to Resistance, Motivational Interviewing Practitioners Would Support All

question 22

Multiple Choice

With respect to resistance, Motivational Interviewing practitioners would support all EXCEPT which of the following statements?

• A) If resistance increases during session, it is likely in response to something the client is doing.
• B) The recommendation that helpers "roll with resistance" or otherwise "sidestep resistance," means that it should be met with reflection and appropriate reframing.
• C) Resistance is a natural and expected part of the change process.
• D) Both client and helper are part of the development and resolution of resistance.

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Definitions:

Enhancer

DNA sequences that increase the transcription level of a gene they are associated with, enhancing gene expression.

Lactose Operon

A group of genes involved in the metabolism of lactose in bacteria, controlled by a mechanism that turns gene expression on or off depending on the presence of lactose.

Enzymes

Biological molecules, typically proteins, that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found in diverse environments that play key roles in nutrient cycling, disease, and fermentation.