All of the Following Are Statements That Might Be Made

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following are statements that might be made by clients in the contemplation stage of change EXCEPT:

• A) My boss thinks that I can take on more responsibility, but I'm not sure I have the skills to manage what she requires of me.
• B) I have so much going in my life right now since I've recently moved and started a new job. I might be in a better place to work on developing my social skills in six months, when I'm more settled.
• C) I know that talking to my partner when I am upset might be more constructive than bottling it in and then exploding, but I wonder if it would really change anything or improve our relationship.
• D) I really think that my wife is over-reacting. Sure, we have our little disagreements now and then, but I think these issues are normal and are found in every marriage.

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Definitions:

Appraisal of Reality

The process by which an individual evaluates the external world and distinguishes between perceptions and interpretations of reality.

Developmental Task

Specific challenges or milestones that are typically achieved at certain stages of life, contributing to overall growth and maturation.

Infancy

The stage of human development that spans from birth to the first year of life, characterized by rapid growth and learning.

Psychosexual Development

A Freudian concept describing how personality develops through five stages centered on sexual pleasure from different body areas.