Which set lists the Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing?

Which set lists the Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing?

• A. Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning
• B. Engaging, Evoking, Planning, Focusing
• C. Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning
• D. Engaging, Evoking, Focusing, Planning

Answer: (C)

Motivational Interviewing unfolds in a sequence that builds a collaborative relationship, narrows the discussion to a change target, elicits the client’s own motivation, and then plans concrete steps. Engaging establishes trust and rapport so the client feels heard and respected. Focusing then helps both coach and client agree on the specific behavior or goal to address. Evoking is about drawing out the client’s personal reasons for change and their own motivation to pursue it. Planning moves into concrete actions, with the client and coach agreeing on next steps and follow-up. The best choice lists these tasks in that exact flow: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning. Placing Planning earlier would push for actions before solid motivation is clarified, and swapping Evoking and Focusing would disrupt the natural progression from setting a target to eliciting motivation before finalizing the plan.

Motivational Interviewing unfolds in a sequence that builds a collaborative relationship, narrows the discussion to a change target, elicits the client’s own motivation, and then plans concrete steps. Engaging establishes trust and rapport so the client feels heard and respected. Focusing then helps both coach and client agree on the specific behavior or goal to address. Evoking is about drawing out the client’s personal reasons for change and their own motivation to pursue it. Planning moves into concrete actions, with the client and coach agreeing on next steps and follow-up.

The best choice lists these tasks in that exact flow: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning. Placing Planning earlier would push for actions before solid motivation is clarified, and swapping Evoking and Focusing would disrupt the natural progression from setting a target to eliciting motivation before finalizing the plan.