Motivation and Coaching Principles

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Health coaches should always offer advice when clients seem unsure of what to do.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False → Coaches don’t give advice unless asked for permission (Ask-Offer-Ask model). The client is the expert in their life

Front

Intrinsic motivation is more likely to lead to lasting behavior change than extrinsic motivation.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True → Intrinsic motivation (aligned with values and purpose) leads to more sustainable change than external motivators

Front

A coach should avoid using silence during sessions, as it creates discomfort and slows progress. True or False?

Back

False

Answer explanation

False → Silence is a powerful coaching tool—it gives clients space to reflect and process

Front

A client-centered coach sees the client as the expert in their own life.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True → ​​The coaching model is client-centered. Clients are the experts in their lives, and coaches support—not direct—their path

Front

The "Engaging" process of Motivational Interviewing is focused on setting SMART goals.

Back

False

Answer explanation

 False → “Engaging” is about building trust and rapport, not about SMART goals. Goal-setting happens during the “Planning” process

Front

Offering clients three options instead of one supports autonomy.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True → Offering choices (e.g., 3 options) supports autonomy by avoiding pressure and giving clients control

Front

A coach should never share resources or offer education, even if the client asks.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False → Coaches can share education/resources… with permission. Use the Ask-Offer-Ask (AOA) model to keep it client-centered

Front

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change views change as a linear process from one stage to the next.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False → The Transtheoretical Model views change as cyclical, not linear, clients may move forward or back between stages

Front

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change views change as a linear process from one stage to the next.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False → The Transtheoretical Model views change as cyclical, not linear—clients may move forward or back between stages

Front

Motivational Interviewing prioritizes client autonomy over correcting behavior.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True → Motivational Interviewing prioritizes client autonomy over fixing or persuading. The client’s own motivations matter most