🏥 USMLE Exam Prep

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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