Describe two motivational interviewing techniques and their purposes in reducing risky behaviors among young adults.

Describe two motivational interviewing techniques and their purposes in reducing risky behaviors among young adults.

• A. Open-ended questions to elicit change talk; reflective listening to show understanding; purpose: enhance motivation and commitment to change.
• B. Closed questions; giving direct orders; purpose: compliance.
• C. Eliciting change talk with open-ended questions; using reflective listening to reflect feelings; purpose: increase motivation to change.
• D. Direct persuasion without exploring ambivalence; purpose: persuade quickly.

Answer: (C)