Motivational Interviewing Is Best Described as a Strategy That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Motivational interviewing is best described as a strategy that:

• A)guides the individual into completing a decision balance sheet by identifying the perceived pros and cons of continuing to use or stopping the use of drugs
• B)guides the individual into admitting their addiction and using a thought monitoring process to help change the individual's behavior
• C)allows the individual to complete a decision balance sheet on their own by identifying the perceived pros and cons of continuing to use or stopping the use of drugs
• D)guides the individual and the individual's family into identifying the perceived pros and cons of continuing to use or stopping the use of drugs in relation to its impact on family dynamics

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation proposing that people's actions are driven by the anticipated results of those actions.

Workers' Expectancies

The beliefs or anticipations employees hold regarding outcomes related to their job efforts or performance.

Goals

Targets or outcomes that an individual, group, or organization strives to achieve or accomplish.

Motivators

Factors that directly increase employees' satisfaction and motivation to perform, including recognition, challenging work, and opportunities for growth.