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Bassim Farha
on Nov 28, 2024
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Dan has a problem with smoking.If Dan were in the _____ stage of change, the best stage-matched intervention would be to inform him about the dangers of continuing this unhealthy behavior.However, if he were in the _____ stage, you would do well to provide him with training in specific skills that can help him to actually stop smoking.
A) contemplation/precontemplation
B) precontemplation/contemplation
C) preparation/contemplation
D) precontemplation/preparation
Stage-Matched Intervention
A strategy in health and psychology that tailors treatment to the individual’s readiness to make a change.
Precontemplation Stage
The stage of the Stages of Change model where an individual is not yet considering change or is unaware of the need for change.
Contemplation Stage
A phase in the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change where individuals are aware of the need for change but are hesitant to make a commitment.
- Examine situations to identify the stage of change a person is experiencing.
- Distinguish the qualities and actions specific to different phases within the stages of change framework.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine situations to identify the stage of change a person is experiencing.
- Distinguish the qualities and actions specific to different phases within the stages of change framework.