What does the acronym OARS stand for in motivational interviewing?

What does the acronym OARS stand for in

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AObserve, Assess, Recommend, Schedule
BOptions, Action, Review, Support
COpen-mind, Acceptance, Respect, Safety
DOpen questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

✓ Correct answer: D. Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries OARS names the four core communication skills of MI: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries.

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