You Engage a Client in a Motivational Interviewing Session to Talk

question 11

Multiple Choice

You engage a client in a motivational interviewing session to talk about his desire to be more physically active. So far, he hasn't been successful at incorporating regular workouts into his schedule. Following the tenets of motivational interviewing, you might say all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) "What are the advantages of not working out more often?"
• B) "Why don't you team up with a workout partner? That always works for me."
• C) "On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is working out to you?"
• D) "What do you think it would take to move a little closer to your goal?"

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Definitions:

Low-Context Cultures

Cultures that emphasize communication via spoken or written words.

Communication

The process of transferring information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups to achieve understanding or share meaning.

Spoken Words

Oral forms of communication or expression, involving speech or verbal language used to convey thoughts, information, or feelings.

Cultural Intelligence

The capability to function effectively across national, ethnic, and organizational cultures.