Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Stages

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of the stages of change model?

• A)It promotes change rather than readiness to change.
• B)It refers more to attitudes that change than to behaviors.
• C)It doesn't capture the ways individuals make positive life changes.
• D)It is relevant only to individuals trying to quit smoking and lose weight.

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Definitions:

Discouraged Workers

Individuals who would like to work but have given up looking for a job.

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals who are not in the labor force, want and are available for work, and have looked for a job sometime in the past 12 months but not in the four weeks preceding the survey.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a government agency that collects, analyzes, and disseminates various data related to employment, wages, and other economic indicators in the United States.

Official Unemployment Rate

The percentage of active job seekers within the labor force who are presently without a job.