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CALMHSA Peer Support Certification EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ ||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is the importance of listening in MI? - Answer-
Listening well is at least as important as speaking.
What is the norm when it comes to behavior change? -
Answer-Recurrence or relapse.
What is the perception of mental and behavioral health in
the community? - Answer-There is an inherent stigma.
How can the transtheoretical model help improve your
life? - Answer-It can help you make a positive change.
What is the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical
model? - Answer-When people may want to change but
haven't made a plan yet.
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What is the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical
model? - Answer-When people begin to consider the pros
and cons of making a change.
What is the preparation or determination stage of the
transtheoretical model? - Answer-When people mentally
and emotionally prepare themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model? -
Answer-When people take concrete steps towards
changing their behavior.
What is the role of the client in behavior change? -
Answer-To supply the ideas and internal resources to
change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems? - Answer-
Frequent.
What is the rate of change in behavior? - Answer-Slow
and varying.
Is knowledge sufficient to spur change? - Answer-No.
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What is the tendency when it comes to holding others to
unrealistic standards? - Answer-It can leave patients and
caregivers feeling frustrated and worn out.
What is the importance of being patient in MI? - Answer-It
acknowledges the anxiety that comes with having limited
time with clients.
What is the role of the client in advocating for a change in
behavior? - Answer-They should do so.
What is the role of behavioral science in making a
behavior change? - Answer-Helps in succeeding and
improving life.
What are the stages of recovery? - Answer-
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance, termination.
What does the proverb 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water,
But You Can't Make It Drink' mean? - Answer-You can
provide an opportunity, but cannot force someone to take
it.
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What is the role of a PSS? - Answer-Support, resource,
strength, empathy, and compassion.
What is the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change?
- Answer-Change is a process, interventions tailored to
current stage are most effective.
What is MI? - Answer-Motivational Interviewing.
What is precontemplation? - Answer-Not yet thinking
about changing.
What is contemplation? - Answer-Recognizes potential for
change but is conflicted and hesitant.
What is preparation/determination? - Answer-Devoted to
transformation but debating what to do.
What is action? - Answer-Making changes but has not
reached stability.
CALMHSA Peer Support Certification EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ ||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is the importance of listening in MI? - Answer-
Listening well is at least as important as speaking.
What is the norm when it comes to behavior change? -
Answer-Recurrence or relapse.
What is the perception of mental and behavioral health in
the community? - Answer-There is an inherent stigma.
How can the transtheoretical model help improve your
life? - Answer-It can help you make a positive change.
What is the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical
model? - Answer-When people may want to change but
haven't made a plan yet.
,2|Page
What is the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical
model? - Answer-When people begin to consider the pros
and cons of making a change.
What is the preparation or determination stage of the
transtheoretical model? - Answer-When people mentally
and emotionally prepare themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model? -
Answer-When people take concrete steps towards
changing their behavior.
What is the role of the client in behavior change? -
Answer-To supply the ideas and internal resources to
change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems? - Answer-
Frequent.
What is the rate of change in behavior? - Answer-Slow
and varying.
Is knowledge sufficient to spur change? - Answer-No.
,3|Page
What is the tendency when it comes to holding others to
unrealistic standards? - Answer-It can leave patients and
caregivers feeling frustrated and worn out.
What is the importance of being patient in MI? - Answer-It
acknowledges the anxiety that comes with having limited
time with clients.
What is the role of the client in advocating for a change in
behavior? - Answer-They should do so.
What is the role of behavioral science in making a
behavior change? - Answer-Helps in succeeding and
improving life.
What are the stages of recovery? - Answer-
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,
maintenance, termination.
What does the proverb 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water,
But You Can't Make It Drink' mean? - Answer-You can
provide an opportunity, but cannot force someone to take
it.
, 4|Page
What is the role of a PSS? - Answer-Support, resource,
strength, empathy, and compassion.
What is the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change?
- Answer-Change is a process, interventions tailored to
current stage are most effective.
What is MI? - Answer-Motivational Interviewing.
What is precontemplation? - Answer-Not yet thinking
about changing.
What is contemplation? - Answer-Recognizes potential for
change but is conflicted and hesitant.
What is preparation/determination? - Answer-Devoted to
transformation but debating what to do.
What is action? - Answer-Making changes but has not
reached stability.
