Table 1.

Descriptive statistics (mean ± standard deviation) of 14 variables (global scores and behavior counts) describing MI-skills according to MITI 4.2.1.

	Variable	Mean (SD)
Global scores (1–5)*	Cultivating change talk	1 (±0)
	Softening sustain talk	2.25 (±0.46)
	Partnership	2.25 (±0.49)
	Empathy	2 (±0)
Behavior counts	Giving information	8.25 (±2.12)
	Persuade	6.50 (±1.69)
	Persuade with permission	2.25 (±1.16)
	Questions	3.13 (±1.25)
	Simple reflection	1.25 (±0.71)
	Complex reflection	0.88 (±0.64)
	Affirm	0.75 (±0.71)
	Seeking collaboration	0.63 (±0.74)
	Emphasizing autonomy	0 (±0)
	Confront	0 (±0)

^*Three is considered the default global score.