Which of the Following Statements Would Be Most Typical of Someone

question 406

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be most typical of someone in the preparation stage of change?

• A)"Problem? What problem? I don't have a problem."
• B)"All right! I'm actually taking steps to change this problematic behaviour."
• C)"I know that my behaviour is problematic, but I'm just not ready to change it yet."
• D)"I'm going to do something about this problem, starting first thing next week."

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Definitions:

Radical Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of external behaviors in studying and treating psychological disorders, considering learned behaviors as the main drivers of action.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or positive outcomes.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Breadwinner

Traditionally refers to the primary income earner in a household, responsible for supporting the family financially.