Question 1

In the alcohol/drug recovery field, the term &#34;hitting bottom&#34; refers to&#10;A) Abusing crude versions of drugs such as rubbing alcohol&#10;B) Reaching the point where individuals decide to do something about their drug/alcohol use&#10;C) Being admitted in a psychiatric institution&#10;D) Living on skid row in the gutter

Accepted Answer

"Hitting bottom" refers to the point at which an individual realizes the severity of their addiction and decides to seek help or make a significant change in their life regarding their substance use. It is a subjective experience and can vary greatly from person to person in terms of circumstances and severity.

Question 2

The elements of quantum change&#10;A) Involves conflict&#10;B) Surprising&#10;C) Vivid&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Quantum change elements often involve a surprising and vivid experience that can include internal conflict, making all of these options correct.

Question 3

Common defense components of resistance to change include all the following EXCEPT _________.&#10;A) Denial&#10;B) Minimization&#10;C) Counseling&#10;D) Rationalization

Accepted Answer

Counseling is not a defense component of resistance to change but rather a strategy to help individuals manage their reactions to change. Denial, minimization, and rationalization are common defense mechanisms people use to resist change.

Question 4

Which of the following is a style of procrastination?&#10;A) The Crisis-Maker Procrastinator&#10;B) The Overdoer Procrastinator&#10;C) The Defier Procrastinator&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these are styles of procrastination. The Crisis-Maker Procrastinator thrives on the adrenaline rush of completing tasks at the last minute, the Overdoer Procrastinator takes on too much and struggles to prioritize, and the Defier Procrastinator resists tasks as a form of rebellion or assertion of control.

Question 5

Changing old, imbalanced patterns is possible only if individuals&#10;A) Have established a good work-out routine&#10;B) Have signed up for therapeutic yoga&#10;C) Feel they have choices&#10;D) Have been referred to a psychiatrist for medications

Accepted Answer

Feeling that they have choices empowers individuals to believe in the possibility of change, making it more likely for them to engage in efforts to alter old, imbalanced patterns.

Question 6

Miller and Rollnick described ___________ as a state of readiness or eagerness to change.&#10;A) Confrontation&#10;B) Interaction&#10;C) Cognition&#10;D) Motivation

Accepted Answer

Miller and Rollnick defined motivation as a state of readiness or eagerness to change, particularly in the context of motivational interviewing.

Question 7

Effective motivational strategies include all BUT&#10;A) Giving advice&#10;B) Instilling a political conscience&#10;C) Removing barriers&#10;D) Providing choices

Accepted Answer

Instilling a political conscience is not typically considered an effective motivational strategy in most contexts, as motivation strategies usually focus on personal or professional growth rather than political awareness.

Question 8

The stage of change in motivational interviewing that increases a client's perception of risks and problems is called the _________ stage.&#10;A) Contemplative&#10;B) Precontemplative&#10;C) Determination&#10;D) Relapse prevention

Accepted Answer

In the precontemplative stage of change in motivational interviewing, individuals are not yet considering change and may be unaware of the need to change. This stage involves increasing awareness of the problem and the potential risks associated with their current behaviors, aiming to move them toward contemplating change.

Question 9

In the ______ stage of change, people are considering change but are ambivalent about it.&#10;A) Determination&#10;B) Contemplative&#10;C) Precontemplative&#10;D) Action

Accepted Answer

In the Contemplative stage of change, individuals are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action. This stage involves weighing the pros and cons of changing behavior.

Question 10

Which of the following is part of an effective motivational strategy?&#10;A) Giving advice and removing barriers&#10;B) Clarifying goals and providing feedback&#10;C) Practicing empathy&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these options are part of effective motivational strategies. Giving advice and removing barriers can help individuals overcome obstacles, clarifying goals and providing feedback can help individuals understand what they are working towards and how they are progressing, and practicing empathy can help in understanding and addressing the emotional and personal aspects of motivation.

Question 11

Which of the following is part of the mnemonic FRAMES as developed by Miller and Rollnick?&#10;A) Rationale&#10;B) Feedback&#10;C) Management&#10;D) Self-doubt

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is part of...

Question 12

What does OARS stand for?&#10;A) Openness, attitude, rehearsal and sharing&#10;B) Open-ended, affirmation, reflecting, and summarizing&#10;C) Operational, attitude, rehearsal, and success&#10;D) Open, alive, real, and sincere

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does OARS stand for?&#10;A) Openness, attitude,...

Question 13

Change is described in Buddhist teachings as&#10;A) Procrastination&#10;B) Engaging in confrontation&#10;C) Mindful surrender&#10;D) Reflecting through skepticism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Change is described in Buddhist teachings as&#10;A)...

Deck 8: Motivation and Change