National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) Practice Exam

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• What term describes the principle that information shared during coaching remains confidential, except for narrowly defined exceptions disclosed upfront?
• Reflective Practices in coaching include which activities?
• Which statement reflects the self-disclosure standard in coaching practice?
• In SMART goals, the 'Relevant' component ensures alignment with what?
• Which practice is defined as a series of steps to prepare mentally and physically before a coaching session?
• Which token represents 'Direct your energy outward to the client'?
• What term describes questions used to assess client progress and feelings during sessions?
• What is the common follow-up session structure: reflect on the previous period, focus on what matters today, plan next steps the client owns?
• What is the intentional ending of a coaching engagement that consolidates learning, celebrates progress, plans for sustainability, and shares resources with permission?
• In the ASK mnemonic for welcoming a new client, which item is included?
• Which statement best describes the relationship to the coaching agreement?
• Which action signals preparation for the end of engagement?
• Which token is associated with directing energy toward the client?
• What is the gathered, organized restatement of several things the client has said, used to anchor, transition, or direct momentum?
• In the ASK mnemonic, which item helps assess the client's readiness at intake?
• Which triad best describes the goals addressed in early coaching sessions?
• Which coaching approach emphasizes asking curious questions, reflections, and using silence to support the client?
• Which description best defines Contemplation in the stages of change?
• Which description best captures what the coach reviews before a session?
• Which term means mutual ease, respect, and connection for open conversation?
• In the GROUND framework for entering the receptive state, which step corresponds to releasing your agenda?
• Which practice helps maintain safety by naming what is happening in real time during coaching?
• Which term describes the belief that clients have internal resources, wisdom, and creativity to identify solutions?
• Which term describes a professional boundary and ethical practice that protects the client?
• Which practice is most closely aligned with giving the client space to reflect by not interrupting?
• Which term refers to the client's present situation as the client describes it, including what is happening now, what is working, what is not, and how it feels?
• What term describes the distinction where change talk is about changing and sustain talk is about remaining the same?
• Which model describes readiness to change as a sequence of stages?
• How is coaching best described regarding focus?
• Which item is part of the ONBOARD mnemonic?
• Which practice aligns with Growth Mindset by praising effort, strategy, and learning rather than only outcomes?
• What term describes the scientific study of human strengths, well-being, and flourishing, emphasizing what is right with people rather than only what is wrong?
• Which guided exercise describes a future best-self in vivid, present-tense detail to anchor motivation?
• Which of the following is an example of Change Talk?
• In coaching, which statement describes the client-as-expert principle?
• Which structured between-session activities extend coaching into daily life?
• Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's capacity to form, strengthen, and prune neural connections in response to what?
• Which description best defines Preparation?
• Which concept describes lifelong self-reflection and openness to others' cultures in coaching?
• DARN signals are associated with which type of change talk?
• What are the Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing?
• Which term describes the belief that abilities are fixed and cannot be developed?
• Which approach involves combining different frameworks in a conversation without forcing clients to fit one?
• Which term refers to grounded, agenda-free attention?
• In the coaching process, which phase involves orienting to coaching, confirming your identifiers, and co-reviewing the agreement?
• Which practice requires silently affirming the orientation of presence, non-judgment, and belief in the client before opening the session?
• Which term describes the alignment of goals, communication style, expertise, schedule, and values between coach and client?
• Which concept describes coaches actively inviting client feedback throughout the engagement?
• Which term refers to apps, wearables, and telehealth tools used in coaching, with attention to privacy and equity?
• Effective affirmations name a specific behavior, effort, or strength; generic praise does not have the same effect.
• Which statement best describes the coaching agreement?
• Which stage typically follows Contemplation?
• The skilled coach holds multiple frameworks lightly and selects what serves the moment. Which option best describes this approach?
• In the Maintenance stage, what is the recommended coaching response?
• Which practice involves evoking and reinforcing the client's own reasons for change, rather than introducing reasons from the coach?
• Which concept represents a professional obligation that protects the client?
• Which principle states that the client is the expert on their life, while the coach specializes in the coaching process?
• Which principle states that impact matters more than intent and requires acknowledging impact and owning the misstep?
• Which term describes the practice of acknowledging impact, taking responsibility, and asking how to do better in coaching relationships?
• What is the correct stance for the coach during the focus process?
• Which practice involves letting the client find their own path rather than directing or solving?
• Which option best exemplifies coaching rather than instructing?
• Which coaching style best supports autonomy by listening without shaping?
• Which practice prescribes solutions, recommends actions, gives opinions, and uses 'should' language?
• Which token represents the principle of focusing entirely on the client?
• How should next steps be captured in session close?
• When a client experiences relapse, which approach is recommended?
• Which statement best contrasts empathy with sympathy?
• Which concept highlights the need to acknowledge the limits of one's knowledge?
• Which coaching approach centers the client and uses questions and reflections to guide progress?
• Which set of tools includes devices like the Wellness Wheel and Personal Health Inventory to support insight?
• Which description best defines Precontemplation in the stages of change?
• The 5-D cycle Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny is a hallmark of which coaching approach?
• Which term describes addressing client fears about the end of sessions and planning for future setbacks?
• Which practice involves praising effort, strategy, and learning—not just the outcome?
• Self-Determination Theory identifies three basic psychological needs. Which set is correct?
• Which term describes the approach where health and wellness coaches do not prescribe, instead supporting the client in evoking their own plan?
• Which term describes a body of knowledge about other cultures that can be learned and suggests proficiency can be achieved?
• During the focus phase, what technique helps deepen exploration?
• Which concept refers to facial expression, posture, gesture, tone, pace, and silence conveying emotional content that may not be spoken?
• Which concept focuses on detecting internal cues during a session to guide service orientation?
• Which concept is primarily about maintaining professional limits around private topics and time in coaching sessions?
• Which token represents the principle of giving an undivided focus on the client?
• Which practice involves noticing bias, pausing, naming silently, grounding, and choosing response?
• Which concept is associated with sustaining behavior change by honoring client autonomy?
• Which option best describes client-centered disclosure contents?
• Which practice means observing the client without intervening?
• Which term involves acknowledging impact, inviting client experience, and committing to learning?
• Pathway 2 describes preparatory change talk as consisting of which elements?
• During onboarding, what is anchored to ground the client's goals?
• Ongoing insight into one's own values, biases, emotional patterns, body responses, and limits—the inner instrument that makes presence possible.
• Which concept cautions against applying one behavior-change model inappropriately, such as directing or labeling mindset?
• According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, which statement describes its core claim?
• Mastery-Sized Steps describe what?
• Which term specifically refers to the language used to refer to a client that respects their self-described identity, including pronouns and names?
• Which statement describes a key function of the closing phase in coaching?
• The maintenance threshold refers to which combination of needs that fosters intrinsic motivation?
• In Motivational Interviewing, which statement best describes the guiding style?
• Which concept describes a lifelong stance of self-reflection, openness to other cultures, and awareness of one's own cultural assumptions, distinct from cultural competence because it is never finished?
• Friction in the coaching alliance itself, distinct from sustain talk; signaled by interruption, disengagement, or pushback against the coach.
• Digital Health Platforms must be used responsibly, considering what?
• In coaching, how should self-disclosure be evaluated?
• What characterizes informal verbal understanding?
• In the Preparation stage, what is the recommended coaching response?
• Which term refers to restating or rephrasing what the client said to deepen meaning; simple reflections mirror content, while complex reflections add meaning, emotion, or contrast?
• What should the follow-up session center on?
• Which token represents 'Track agreements and commitments'?
• Which term describes a holistic, client-centered self-assessment across life domains?
• Which statement about mindset language is correct?
• Which term refers to the future the client wants to move toward, described in the client's own language and aligned with values?
• Which type of reflection captures both sides of ambivalence in a single sentence, often joined by 'and'?
• Coach-centered disclosure should be:
• Which term describes the capacity to perceive and reflect another person's emotional experience accurately while remaining oneself; understanding with the client, not for them?
• Which practice means allowing silence to be present and not rushing to fill the conversation?
• A brief, often unintentional verbal or behavioral slight that communicates a derogatory or marginalizing message based on identity.
• Which of the following is NOT part of the OARS core skills?
• Which concept helps a coach navigate client ambivalence by recognizing talk about change versus staying the same?
• A coaching technique for sharing information within scope: ask permission and what the client already knows, offer the information briefly, then ask what they make of it.
• Which term is associated with mobilizing change talk?
• What are the five phases of the Appreciative Inquiry Cycle?
• Which concept describes the presence of power and privilege dynamics that a coach should recognize and regulate?
• What is the purpose of entering the receptive state in coaching?
• Which concept involves recognizing and naming power and privilege dynamics when relevant?
• Which of the following best describes closing the session formally?
• Which concept involves determining readiness and co-creating a written coaching agreement?
• Which practice helps connect progress to long-term goals and shifts?
• Growth mindset in coaching is described as a coaching aid that emphasizes which concept?
• Which phrase best captures the practice of serving the client by asking curious questions, reflecting, or holding silence?
• What term means a genuine, specific recognition of the client's strengths, efforts, or progress—distinct from generic praise?
• The heading "Client's preferred name and pronouns" emphasizes which practice?
• What should a sustainability plan for a client include?
• What does the self-coaching planning content identify?
• Bandura's sources of self-efficacy include Mastery experiences, Observation, Verbal persuasion, and which other factor?
• Which technique involves allowing one to three minutes of intentional quiet to reset the nervous system?
• Which term describes a pre-session and in-session quality of inner stillness and openness that allows the coach to listen and respond without reactivity?
• The mnemonic that includes steady presence, acceptance, follow-through, and errors acknowledged is called which?
• Appreciative Inquiry Cycle is defined by which five stages?
• Which describes quantitative health measurements such as blood pressure, weight, A1C, lipid panels, and sleep duration used as one input among many?
• Which concept is a genuine, open-ended interest in the client's experience that drives powerful questions and refrains from premature interpretation?
• Which practice centers on using powerful questions, reflections, and summaries while avoiding directing the client?
• Which term describes the specific topic or outcome chosen for a single session or stretch of sessions, agreed early?
• In the Transtheoretical Model, which stage is sometimes considered the final stage?
• In the Precontemplation stage of behavior change, what is the recommended coaching response?
• The SMART Goals framework is defined as goals that are which of the following?
• Which practice includes pausing, acknowledging, taking responsibility, and inviting impact after a microaggression?
• Which statement describes a 'verdict on identity' such as 'I'm not the kind of person who...'?
• What is another commonly used name for the Transtheoretical Model?
• What is the recommended opening action in a coaching session to establish presence?
• Which option describes the core conditions identified by Carl Rogers?
• In Self-Determination Theory, which option lists the three basic psychological needs identified by the theory?
• Which statement best describes progress in the Transtheoretical Model?
• Which arrangement lists the elements of cultivating the coaching partnership?
• Which term denotes a larger, values-anchored aim that provides direction, broken into near-term steps over time?
• Which tool divides well-being into life domains such as physical, emotional, social, and environmental?
• DARN is a component of which counseling framework?
• End-of-session planning should include which element?
• Which practice involves inviting feedback as a routine part of the coaching alliance?
• Which description best defines Maintenance?
• Which question calls for a brief, specific answer and is useful for clarification or logistics?
• Which term corresponds to the practice: Notice → pause → name silently → ground → choose response.
• Change Talk refers to client statements that favor movement toward change. Which option correctly identifies Change Talk?
• Which token represents 'Affirm worth independent of behavior'?
• What term describes the cue-routine-reward cycle in which behaviors become automatic?
• Which term describes asking powerful questions and holding the client to agreements?
• Which statement about SMART goals is true?
• What is described as a common onboarding mistake that can create ambiguity?
• What is the purpose of closure signaling in coaching?
• Which term describes the feeling for another person, often from a position of separation or pity, and is not a substitute for empathy in coaching?
• Which phrase describes the step of exiting with resources in the ONBOARD mnemonic?
• Which technique is a nonjudgmental generation of options—quantity before quality—to expand perceived choices?
• Which is NOT a standard stage in the Transtheoretical Model?
• Which researchers developed the stage-based model of intentional behavior change?
• Which practice centers on acknowledging and validating clients' emotions without trying to fix them, allowing emotional experiences to be present in the session?
• If a coach notices an emotional reaction to a client's story and manages it to maintain presence, this demonstrates what practice?
• Fixed Mindset is the belief that abilities are largely innate and unchangeable; tends to discourage effort and avoidance of challenge. Which option states this?
• Which statement reflects a common critique when comparing coaching models?
• During onboarding, which practice helps align goals with what matters most to the client?
• In coaching, Task-Specific Self-Efficacy refers to belief in the ability to perform what?
• Which factors contribute to maintaining psychological safety and keeping rapport open in coaching conversations?
• Health and wellness coaching is explicitly a partnership, not a service done to the client.
• What practice involves intentional pauses that allow the client time to think and arrive at their own insight?
• Which practice describes the coach's intentional sharing of personal information when brief and relevant to serve the client?
• Which element is included in Step 1 of Pathway 2's approach to opening a session?
• Which model uses a 5-D cycle of Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny as its core process?
• Which reflection uses an image or analogy to surface meaning the client may not yet have words for?
• Recognizing and Evoking Change Talk primarily involves which action?
• Which statement reflects coach self-disclosure guidelines?
• Which token represents 'Track agreements and commitments'?
• Which approach involves gently surface and explore the belief rather than lecturing?
• Which approach uses powerful questions, reflections, silence, and summaries with the client in the lead?
• The collaborative, trust-based partnership between coach and client that is the working vehicle of change.
• Which term expresses a principle of acknowledging impact and learning, emphasizing client experience?
• Which statement best describes the focus of Recognizing and Evoking Change Talk?
• What category covers directing, refuting sustain talk, and labeling mindset?
• Which statement best distinguishes warmth, rapport, and safety?
• Who owns the follow-up session?
• Which description best defines Action?
• Step 1 of onboarding a new client involves which actions?
• Which token best represents 'Empathy and Compassion'?
• Which stage is associated with exploring ambivalence?
• Which token represents 'Integrity and Follow-Through'?
• Which rhythm describes how most follow-up sessions proceed?
• Which question invites elaboration and cannot be answered with yes/no or a single word?
• Core MI Skills are Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries (OARS). Which of the following is NOT part of OARS?
• Which concept involves detecting an internal cue such as a tight chest or urge to interrupt during a session?
• Which technique includes a structured pause to signal readiness and transition into coaching?
• Which activity belongs to the preparation and grounding phase?
• Which practice centers the mind on presence and non-judgment before the session begins?
• What should be acknowledged a few sessions before planned end of engagement?
• An aligned response to client uncertainty involves...
• Which term denotes the client's right and capacity to direct their own life, set their own goals, and make their own decisions free from coercion?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in the GROUND framework?
• Growth Mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, strategy, and learning. Which option states this?
• Which of the following is a component of the ONBOARD mnemonic for ending with sustainability?
• Which action aligns with coaching-aligned preparation?
• In the Action stage, what is the recommended coaching response?
• Which tool uses inventories to identify strengths and translate them into actionable resources?
• Which statement explains the term neuroplasticity in coaching terms?
• Sustain Talk describes client statements that favor staying the same. Which option correctly identifies Sustain Talk?
• Which practice allows grief, anger, fear, and joy without fixing them?
• Desire, Ability, Reasons, and Need are referred to by which framework acronym?
• What term describes skills for evoking, recognizing, reflecting, and reinforcing the client's own language in favor of change?
• Which term surfaces priorities via surveys and conversations to inform goal-setting?
• Self-Determination Theory posits three basic psychological needs. Which set lists these needs?
• Sustainability in coaching is built how?
• Which term describes the third-person words a client uses for themselves?
• Which term refers to Wellness Wheel, Personal Health Inventory, and values exercises used to support client insight?
• Which approach emphasizes exploring what is working and amplifying it in coaching conversations?
• In the habit loop, coaching often targets which components to reshape the routine?
• What is the written, mutually signed document that defines scope, confidentiality, logistics, fees, cancellation policy, expectations, and the parameters of the engagement?
• Which term means the client is whole, creative, and resourceful?
• Which set lists the Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing?
• What describes Motivational Interviewing?
• Which term captures a collaborative relationship characterized by shared responsibility between coach and client?
• In relation to the Transtheoretical Model, Pathway 1 focuses on what primary activity?
• Step 7 in Pathway 1 is associated with which concept?
• The 5-D cycle Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny is associated with which coaching approach?
• Which term refers to using questions, reflections, and silence to evoke change in the client rather than giving advice?
• Which option best represents the grounding practice used at the start of every session?
• Which option best describes the Guiding Style in Motivational Interviewing?
• Which practice demonstrates respecting boundaries around topics, contact, time, and disclosure?
• This concept refers to the structural and interpersonal advantages affecting coaching dynamics.
• Which option best summarizes typical confidentiality exceptions?
• Which term refers to the names, titles, pronouns, and identity descriptors chosen by the client?
• The initial session focus includes which of the following tasks?
• Which of the following is a limit of confidentiality?
• Client-centered disclosure should include:
• Which concept describes the coaching premise that the client is whole, capable, and possesses internal resources, wisdom, and creativity needed to identify solutions?
• Which statement indicates a risk associated with Growth Mindset when moralizing to 'just try harder' and ignoring constraints?
• The connective tissue of coaching involves confidentiality, promises kept, owning mistakes, and staying within scope.
• In the closing phase, what should be done to reinforce strengths and ensure continuity?
• Which self-assessment is used to rate current and desired states across health and life domains?
• Which technique is used to soften sustain talk by accepting and reframing the client's reasons to stay the same?
• Welcoming the Full Emotional Experience describes which practice in client conversations?
• Which term refers to the coach's full, intentional attention to the client in the moment—grounded, open, responsive, and free of personal agenda?
• What is the acronym that summarizes the three psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory?
• In the Contemplation stage, what is the recommended coaching response?
• What describes the Reflect-Focus-Plan rhythm in follow-up sessions?
• Which question asks the client to rate something on a 0-10 scale and explores what makes the number what it is and what would move it?
• Which framework posits that belief in one's ability to perform a task can be developed through mastery experiences, observation, and verbal persuasion?
• What best describes the coaching relationship in the CLOSE framework?
• Which concept describes the belief that the coaching space is safe for interpersonal risks?
• Which token represents 'Notice what arises without reacting'?
• Which term describes the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and strategies?
• Which action best characterizes the initial session focus?
• In Motivational Interviewing, which principle is emphasized to support client autonomy?
• Which statement describes the Written Coaching Agreement?
• Which term means communicating that the client's experience makes sense given their context, without endorsing harmful conclusions?
• At the end of a session, who states the next steps?
• Which concept involves noticing a personal trigger that could affect the coaching relationship?
• Listing reasons to change in response to a client's sustain talk is an example of what coaching pitfall?
• Step 1 of Pathway 2 — Structuring a Follow-Up Session is to...
• What is a brief, intentional practice before each session to settle the body and clear the mental field?
• Which item is NOT a Step in Pathway 1?
• Which token represents 'Empathy and Compassion'?
• Which term describes a non-judgmental stance toward the client as a whole person, independent of their choices, progress, or expressed values?
• Which statement best describes respecting personal boundaries in coaching?
• Which term refers to a concise recap used to anchor progress and set the next steps?
• Which technique is designed to share information within the coaching scope and may involve clarifying questions?
• Which document outlines the scope, confidentiality, logistics, fees, cancellation policy, and expectations for the engagement?
• Which tool identifies what is right with the client and translates it into actionable resources?
• Who coined the term Self-Efficacy?
• Automatic, often unrecognized associations based on identity categories that can influence perception and behavior despite conscious intentions.
• The workhorse of coaching inquiry is which type of question?
• Which coaching style involves the coach listening without shaping and providing high autonomy to the client?
• CAT Signals refer to applying which theory in a coaching conversation?
• Which statement describes follow-up session reflection?
• Which token represents 'Connect to the client's experience'?
• PACE in Motivational Interviewing represents partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation. Which term is included as a component?
• What are the components of preparatory change talk in Pathway 2?
• Growth mindset paired with which practice supports building self-efficacy in coaching?
• Confidentiality in coaching has exceptions; when should it be disclosed?
• Which term refers to feeling for another person, often from a position of separation or pity, and is not a substitute for empathy in coaching?
• In coaching, who is the expert on the coaching process?
• What should be included in consolidating learning?
• Which concept in Motivational Interviewing includes unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, affirmation, and autonomy support?
• Coaching presence is maintained through reflection, supervision, and personal practice. Which concept does this define?
• Which practice involves sitting upright, softening the shoulders, settling the feet, and exhaling to signal readiness?
• The coach's ability to notice, accept, and manage their own emotional responses so they do not contaminate the coaching space.
• What is the purpose of a Written Coaching Agreement?
• The connective tissue: keeping confidentiality, doing what was promised, owning mistakes, and staying within scope.
• In coaching, which description best matches 'Information about what to adjust' after a setback?
• Which term describes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning?
• Which term best describes the initial steps to bring a client into the coaching relationship with agreements and logistics?
• Which statement best reflects client-tailored coaching models?
• In a coaching relationship, acknowledging power dynamics and privilege is described as which concept?
• Which concept describes health and wellness coaching as a collaborative, equal partnership rather than a one-sided service?
• Which item is described as part of the self-assessment checklist?
• Self-Efficacy is best defined as…
• Which concept involves explaining clearly enough for informed agreement and fit assessment?
• Which token represents 'Express acceptance, not approval or disapproval'?
• Which method is about generating many options to broaden choices?
• Which action best represents reflecting on progress since the last session?
• Which approach best invites focus for the current session?
• Early sessions include exploring which of the following?
• What is the underlying mindset of Motivational Interviewing often described as?
• Which statement describes the idea that knowledge about cultures can be learned and proficiency can be achieved?
• Shaming the mindset tends to entrench it. This is associated with which risk?
• Which term describes mutual ease, respect, and connection enabling open conversation?
• Which concept is the capacity to perceive and reflect another person's emotional experience accurately while remaining oneself; understanding with the client, not for them?
• Behaviors in which the coach prescribes solutions, gives unsolicited opinions, or steers the client toward a particular outcome; generally outside the coaching role.
• What term refers to the structural and interpersonal advantages held by some individuals or groups that shape coaching dynamics?
• Which statement best describes closing with affirmation and summary?
• Which term refers to the client's current life situation as described by the client, including what is happening now, what is working, and what is not?
• Which term describes a brief verbal or nonverbal signal that the client has been heard and that what they said matters?
• What is a best practice regarding identifiers and boundaries?
• What should clients do to consolidate ownership at the end of sessions?
• Which token is associated with Unconditional Positive Regard in Practice?
• A SMART goal is defined as… Which option best defines this acronym?
• When addressing a microaggression, which statement is recommended?
• The 5-D cycle Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny is primarily associated with which model?
• Which coaching style is described as the coach tells, instructs, prescribes; low autonomy?
• When sharing resources with permission, which practice best aligns with the coaching guidelines?
• The Appreciative Inquiry 5-D cycle is defined by which five phases?
• Which skills involve accepting and gently reframing the client's reasons to stay the same without arguing against them?
• Which term describes a collaborative relationship where coach and client share responsibility?
• When a client expresses uncertainty about referrals, a coach should...
• Which prompt best aligns with acknowledging client effort during an early check-in?
• Which statement is NOT part of the ASK welcoming process?
• Which concept is a genuine, open-ended interest in the client's experience that drives powerful questions and refrains from premature interpretation?
• Which concept is described by acknowledging impact, taking responsibility without defensiveness, and asking how to do better?
• Which term describes using multiple coaching frameworks in one conversation?
• Which practice specifically aims to reset the nervous system prior to coaching by quieting the mind?
• In the Transtheoretical Model, Maintenance is the period beyond approximately six months of consistent new behavior. Which option best describes Maintenance timing?
• What is the name of the acronym used to describe steps to enter the receptive state?
• Which term directly refers to honoring client autonomy to facilitate lasting change?
• What describes the alignment between coach and client across goals, communication style, expertise, schedule, and values; lack of fit is a reason for referral, not failure?
• Which set of core conditions did Carl Rogers identify as essential in person-centered therapy?
• Which term is a complex reflection that captures both sides of the client's ambivalence in one sentence, often joined by 'and' rather than 'but'?
• Which token corresponds to 'Unconditional Positive Regard in Practice'?
• What phrase best expresses repairing a microaggression?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the initial onboarding discussion about format and pricing?
• Which set correctly identifies the four tasks that organize Motivational Interviewing conversations?
• Which practice is used to settle the body before each session?
• An internal emotional reaction in the coach—often rooted in personal history—that arises in response to client content and can compromise presence if unrecognized.
• Which concept emphasizes values-aligned outcomes and is articulated in the client's own language?
• Which guided exercise describes a future ideal clearly and motivates action by envisioning it as present?
• What is the structured intake process orienting a new client to coaching, usually completed before or during the first session?
• Which term describes a client who is whole, creative, and resourceful?
• Mindset Language should be used as what rather than as a label for clients?
• Follow-up session reflection emphasizes which practice?
• What does TTM stand for in behavior change theory?
• Which coaching method is described as a method to share information within the coaching scope?
• A brief, often unintentional remark that communicates a marginalizing message based on identity.
• Which term refers to the limits around topics, contact, time, physical space, and personal information in coaching?
• Which concept guides the process of confirming client readiness and co-creating a written coaching agreement?
• What should the client name to plan next steps and what should be checked?
• Which concept encompasses the client’s chosen names, titles, pronouns, and identity descriptors?
• Which term names the triad of conditions in Rogers' person-centered therapy?
• The PARTNER mnemonic emphasizes which elements to build psychological safety?
• Which statement best describes warmth, rapport, and safety in coaching?
• As a principle, which concept emphasizes humility about your own perspective?
• What is the client's capacity to maintain change after coaching ends, supported by skills, supports, plans for setbacks, and self-coaching habits?
• What is Step 1 of Pathway 1 in the coaching framework?
• In Goal-Setting Theory, feedback is essential for ensuring goals that are what?
• Which practice means fully attending to the client's words, tone, and meaning with curiosity, suspending interpretation until understanding?
• Which statement describes informal verbal understanding versus written agreement?
• Which principle involves a disciplined refraining from evaluation—positive or negative—of the client's choices, identities, values, or pace?
• Which term is defined as empathy joined with the wish to alleviate suffering and the willingness to remain present with difficulty—not pity or rescuing?
• The Define, Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny framework is best described as what?
• Which practice involves asking powerful questions and upholding agreements across the coaching relationship?
• Which term describes communicating that the client's experience is understood and validated, without judgment?
• Which term describes a coaching framework that uses a stage-based approach to change with strategies tailored to the client's stage?
• Which term covers apps, wearables, portals, and telehealth tools used in coaching, with attention to privacy, accessibility, and equity?
• Which term describes the confidentiality principle and its requirement to disclose exceptions at the outset?
• Which statement describes how coaching differs from therapy or prescribing?
• Which concept states that there are narrowly defined exceptions to confidentiality that must be disclosed upfront?
• Which concept refers to automatic attitudes or stereotypes that influence understanding and decisions?
• Which term represents the client's right to direct their own life and goals?