If You Were to Design an Intensive Action-Oriented Treatment to Support

question 22

Multiple Choice

If you were to design an intensive action-oriented treatment to support durable change in clients with a particular problem,you would expect that:

• A)it would be a very good match for those in the precontemplation and contemplation stages of change,but be detrimental for those already in the action stage of change.
• B)it would help those in the contemplation stage by moving them forward to preparation and action,but be of little impact on precontemplators or those already in the action stage of change.
• C)it would be a poor match for precontemplators and most contemplators,but quite successful for those ready for action.
• D)it would help those in the contemplation or preparation stages,but be a poor match for those in the precontemplation or action stage of change.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Scientific Process

A methodical approach to inquiry that involves the systematic observation, measurement, experimentation, formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.

Deduction

A logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the given premises; moving from general principles to specific instances.

Scope

The extent or range of view, reach, or application, often defining the boundaries of a project, study, or activity.