A Person in the Preparation Stage of Change Receives Appropriately

question 209

Multiple Choice

A person in the preparation stage of change receives appropriately timed instructions for the various behaviour change skills needed to alter a particular problem behaviour. These instructions give her the appropriate skills to move on to the action and maintenance stages. This example best illustrates

• A)that behavioural skills training is appropriate during any stage of change
• B)how people move both backward and forward through stages when changing behaviour
• C)the importance of having stage-matched interventions
• D)how most people typically encounter several lapses before successfully changing behaviours

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Definitions:

True Ribs

True ribs are the top seven pairs of ribs that are directly attached to the sternum through costal cartilages, providing protection to the thoracic cavity.

Vertebrae

The individual bones making up the vertebral column (spine) in humans and other vertebrates.

Ribs

The long curved bones which form the rib cage, providing protection to the thoracic organs.

Intervertebral Discs

The cartilage discs that sit between the bones (vertebrae) in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing flexibility.