The Initial Interview Is the Least Expensive Method of Initial

question 29

True/False

The initial interview is the least expensive method of initial assessment.

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Definitions:

User Cost

The cost associated with using a durable asset over a period, including the depreciation of the asset and possibly other expenses like maintenance.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines five stages individuals move through when modifying behavior, from precontemplation to maintenance.

Relapse

The recurrence of a disease or symptoms after a period of improvement.

Maintenance Stage

The phase in behavior change models where individuals work to sustain their newly adopted healthier behaviors over time.