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What is the primary goal of using Motivational Interviewing in social work practice?

Confront the client directly about their issues
Encourage and engage clients in behavior change
Provide solutions for clients' problems
Stress the immediate resolution of conflicts

The correct answer is: Confront the client directly about their issues

The primary goal of using Motivational Interviewing in social work practice is to encourage and engage clients in behavior change. This approach focuses on enhancing a person's motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. Rather than confronting clients directly about their issues, which can lead to resistance or defensiveness, Motivational Interviewing fosters a collaborative relationship. It encourages clients to articulate their own reasons for change and builds their confidence in their ability to make those changes. In contrast to providing direct solutions or stressing immediate resolutions, Motivational Interviewing recognizes that sustainable change comes from within the client. By emphasizing their autonomy and enabling them to weigh the pros and cons of their current behaviors, social workers can guide clients toward taking actionable steps toward positive change in a supportive manner.