Providing a Person in the Precontemplation Stage with Specific Instructions

question 30

True/False

Providing a person in the precontemplation stage with specific instructions in behaviour change techniques would represent an example of a stage-matched intervention.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a certain time period has passed is rewarded.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable period of time has passed, promoting a steady, consistent response rate.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.

Fixed-Ratio

In the context of behavioral psychology, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified number of responses.