Which best describes the goals of motivational interviewing?
a) To convince the patient to agree to adapt behaviors that will improve their health
b) To help the patient resolve their ambivalence, develop some momentum, and believe that behavior change is possible
c) To provide the patient with a list of referrals to resources such as dieticians and counselors in case they should decide to pursue health behavior change
d) To make sure that you document the health behaviors that are impeding your ability to treat the patient's chronic conditions

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