Motivational interviewing is a technique that:

A Tells patients what to do

B Collaboratively explores and resolves ambivalence to help patients find internal motivation for behavior change

C Uses punishment

D Only applies to substance abuse

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Motivational interviewing: patient-centered approach using OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing). Explores ambivalence, supports autonomy, elicits change talk.

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The correct answer to the question "Motivational interviewing is a technique that:" is Option B: Collaboratively explores and resolves ambivalence to help patients find internal motivation for behavior change.

The other options — A) Tells patients what to do, C) Uses punishment, D) Only applies to substance abuse — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Motivational interviewing: patient-centered approach using OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing). Explores ambivalence, supports autonomy, elicits change talk.

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Motivational interviewing is a technique that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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