An interventionist is using motivational interviewing to help a client get more physically active. The client says, "I do not know how I will fit exercise into my busy schedule." According to motivational interviewing, what is this statement an example of?
A) Barrier to becoming active
B) Change talk
C) Sustain talk
D) Discrepancy

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This statement is an example of "sustain talk," which reflects the client's ambivalence about making a change (in this case, becoming more physically active) by focusing on the reasons against making the change, such as not having enough time.

An Interventionist Is Using Motivational Interviewing to Help a Client