The "Nondirective" part of motivational interviewing, OARS, includes all of the following suggestions EXCEPT:

A. confronting the alcoholic in a strong way.
B. reflecting underlying feelings.
C. asking open-ended questions.
D. summarizing what the client has said.
E. encouraging a client to talk about what's important to him.


Answer: A

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