PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 50+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 GRADED A+ .
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, 1. Person-Centered CORRECT ANSWER A person-centered approach is where the person is placed
at the center of the service and treated as a
person first.
2. What are the OARS tools in Motivational Interviewing? CORRECT ANSWER O Open-ended
ques- tions invite others to "tell their story" in their own words without
leading them in a specific direction (as opposed to questions that can be answered yes
or no). Be cautious about asking too many questions as it can damage the peer relationship.
A Affirmations are statements and gestures that recognize a person's strengths and acknowledge
behaviors that lead in the direction of positive change, no matter how large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective listening ensures that the person's words are interpreted correctly and their
inner wisdom is respected.
S Summaries are a type of reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries can provide a step- ping
stone towards change. Reflections/
3. What is the tool "Elicit- Provide-Elicit" in Motivational Interviewing? CORRECT ANSWER
Elic- it—Ask permission to give information or ask which information the person is asking for.
Ï "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support groups that have worked
for other people?'
Ï "Would you like to know about. .............. ?"
Ï "What would you like to know about. ................ ?"
4. What are whole health goals? CORRECT ANSWER Whole person health involves looking
at the whole person instead of looking at health as fragments of
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CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 50+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 GRADED A+ .
1/
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, 1. Person-Centered CORRECT ANSWER A person-centered approach is where the person is placed
at the center of the service and treated as a
person first.
2. What are the OARS tools in Motivational Interviewing? CORRECT ANSWER O Open-ended
ques- tions invite others to "tell their story" in their own words without
leading them in a specific direction (as opposed to questions that can be answered yes
or no). Be cautious about asking too many questions as it can damage the peer relationship.
A Affirmations are statements and gestures that recognize a person's strengths and acknowledge
behaviors that lead in the direction of positive change, no matter how large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective listening ensures that the person's words are interpreted correctly and their
inner wisdom is respected.
S Summaries are a type of reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries can provide a step- ping
stone towards change. Reflections/
3. What is the tool "Elicit- Provide-Elicit" in Motivational Interviewing? CORRECT ANSWER
Elic- it—Ask permission to give information or ask which information the person is asking for.
Ï "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support groups that have worked
for other people?'
Ï "Would you like to know about. .............. ?"
Ï "What would you like to know about. ................ ?"
4. What are whole health goals? CORRECT ANSWER Whole person health involves looking
at the whole person instead of looking at health as fragments of
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