The Paradoxical Theory of Behaviour Change Suggests That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The paradoxical theory of behaviour change suggests that:

• A) we change by setting future-oriented goals.
• B) clients should pay particular attention to becoming the person they wish to be.
• C) careful attention should devoted to changing behaviour in the moment it is happening.
• D) authentic change occurs more from being who we are than from trying to be who we are not.

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Definitions:

Fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

Puzzle Boxes

Devices designed to test the problem-solving abilities of animals or humans, requiring manipulation of mechanics or pieces to achieve a goal.

Learned Helplessness

is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from persistent failure to succeed or continued negative outcomes despite effort and initiative.

Trial and Error

A problem-solving method that involves testing various possibilities until a satisfactory solution is found or until all options are exhausted.