Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Practice Examination

Which of the following components is NOT part of the FRAMES model?

1. Feedback

2. Motivation

3. Empathy

4. Self-Efficacy

The correct answer is: Motivation

The FRAMES model is a well-recognized framework used in motivational interviewing and addiction counseling, designed to enhance clients' readiness for change and facilitate behavioral change. The components of the FRAMES acronym include Feedback, Responsibility, Advice, Menu of options, Empathy, and Self-efficacy. Each of these components plays a critical role in helping clients develop a better understanding of their situation and reinforcing their ability to make positive changes. In this context, the correct answer is that "Motivation" is not a part of the FRAMES model. Although motivation is certainly an important aspect of the counseling process, and building motivation is a goal of applying the FRAMES approach, it is not one of the formal components outlined in the model itself. The other components—Feedback, which provides clients with information about their behavior; Responsibility, which emphasizes the client's role in making decisions; Advice, which suggests a course of action; a Menu of options, offering choices rather than directives; Empathy, fostering a supportive relationship; and Self-efficacy, which enhances clients' belief in their ability to change—are all integral to the FRAMES model and contribute to effective counseling strategies. Understanding the distinct components of this model helps in effectively applying it in practice.