One Major Value Element of MI Is the Requirement for Practitioners

question 15

Multiple Choice

One major value element of MI is the requirement for practitioners to:

• A) adopt an 'MI Spirit'
• B) be willing to be directive to bring about client actions
• C) explain to clients the required timeline for the MI process
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Ego Control

In Jack Block’s personality theory, the psychological tendency to inhibit the behavioral expression of motivation and emotional impulse. At the extremes, people may be either undercontrolled or overcontrolled.

Neuroticism/Extraversion

Personality traits where neuroticism involves emotional instability and extraversion involves being outgoing and energetic.

Negative Emotionality/Positive Emotionality

Refers to the tendency of individuals to experience negative or positive emotions more frequently or intensely, indicating a fundamental aspect of personality.

Politically Conservative

Holding beliefs that emphasize tradition, authority, and resistance to change in political and social systems.