Once Amalgam Is Set, Attempts to Carve Will

question 37

Multiple Choice

Once amalgam is set, attempts to carve will:

• A) damage the margins
• B) make the surface shiny
• C) seal the margins
• D) make the surface dull

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Stage Of Change Algorithm

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Stages Of Change

A model outlining the phases individuals go through in altering their behavior, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Readiness-To-Change

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