Which of the following techniques is most useful when assessing rehabilitation readiness of an individual?

Assessing rehabilitation readiness requires understanding an individual’s motivation and barriers, which is best achieved through empathetic engagement. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain IV: Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes) emphasizes active listening as a core technique to elicit the individual’s desires, concerns, and readiness for change (Task IV.A.2: "Assess individual’s stage of change and readiness for goal-setting"). Option B (active listening) aligns with this, as it involves fully attending to the individual, reflecting their statements, and clarifying their intentions, enabling accurate assessment of their commitment and stage of change.

Option A (summarizing techniques) supports understanding but is secondary to listening. Option C (internal reflection) is practitioner-focused, not assessment-focused. Option D (interpersonal dialogue) is broad and less specific than active listening. The PRA Study Guide underscores active listening as essential for readiness assessment, supporting Option B.