LF Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of LF?

• Explore Discrepancies

• Set Goals

• Build Motivation

• Gain Acceptance

Answer explanation

LF does not aim to help participants gain acceptance about themselves, their offending pattern, or the need to change.

In the early stages of incarceration, acceptance may be hard for some. Everyone is at different stages of change.

Instead, LF aims to build motivation, help inmates set goals and guide them to think if they are making right decisions (through discrepancies).

Which of the following is untrue about Intrinsic Motivation?

• It is long-lasting and self-sustaining

• It is driven by an individual’s interest and goals

• It is dependent on the availability of rewards and punishments

• It is more difficult to cultivate than Extrinsic Motivation

Answer explanation

Extrinsic motivation is the one that depends more on rewards and punishment (train for IPPT to get gold for more money).

Intrinsic motivation is about one's goals and interests and tends to be longer-lasting (train for IPPT to get gold to feel proud of myself).

Because it needs to come from within, it can often be harder to develop than extrinsic motivation.

You can move backwards and forwards in the stages of change model

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Change is never in one direction! It's human nature to move forwards and backwards in our change journeys.

No matter how big or small the change, people may slip, change at a slower pace, relapse totally, or relapse for a long while before starting again.

Which of the following is NOT a way to manage resistant inmates?

• See what’s behind their behaviour

• Take it personally and express my frustration towards them

• Engage inmate outside of group session

• Apply appropriate skills to match their stage of change

Answer explanation

All of you should be aware that expressing your frustration at an inmate who is disruptive or resistant is never a good idea.

There is usually a reason for them to act up. You can choose to engage them outside of group to find out what's going on. Depending on their stages of change, you can tailor your approach to them.

(If someone is motivated to change but faces an obstacle, guide them to think about how to overcome the obstacle. If someone isn't even thinking about change, plant a seed of hope in them to let them think!)

Which is a key part of increasing motivation?

• Giving advice that is best for them

• Persuading people of the benefits of changing

• Guiding one to think more about changing

• Correcting their wrong thinking

Answer explanation

I am not sure how motivated you feel when people advice you or lecture you or nag at you to do something you already know you shouldn't...

The best way to build motivation is to give them time/ space to share and guide them to think more about WHAT change could look like, and HOW they could achieve that change.