Which Is Not a Basic Principle of MI

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is not a basic principle of MI?

• A)People often continue behaviors with negative consequences for reasons unknown to the provider.
• B)The patient is the expert on his/her behavior.
• C)Providers are obligated to inform each patient of the negative consequences of their behaviors.
• D)Helping patients understand ambivalence for change is often more powerful than direct instruction.

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Definitions:

Nonindustrial Societies

Societies that do not rely on large-scale industry and technology for their economic production, often based on subsistence farming or pastoralism.

Kinship System

The social relationships that define and structure family connections among people, including duties, rights, and roles.

Clan System

A social structure used to organize families into larger groups sharing common ancestry and cultural traditions.

Ambilineal Descent

A form of descent in which individuals may inherit some family traits, affiliations, or belongings through either the maternal or paternal line, as selected by the individual, group, or society.