Why is Motivational Interviewing a useful precursor to change, and what are its four core skills (OARS)?

Why is Motivational Interviewing a useful precursor to change, and what are its four core skills (OARS)?

• A. It helps resolve ambivalence; the four core skills are Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing.
• B. It is a rigid protocol with no flexibility.
• C. It is only used for crisis intervention.
• D. It replaces the therapeutic alliance.

Answer: (A)