People's Ability to Cope with Change Can Be Affected by Four

question 16

Multiple Choice

People's ability to cope with change can be affected by four specific factors as defined by Silber (1993) which are important for nurses and healthcare professionals.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

• A)reluctance toward change
• B)anticipated consequences of change
• C)evaluation of the immediate situation
• D)individual's stake or position in the change

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Definitions:

Subgoaling

Breaking down a main goal into smaller, more manageable objectives as a means to facilitate achievement.

Cram

The practice of intensely absorbing a large amount of information in a short period of time, often used in the context of studying.

Sequence

A specific order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

Prototype Model

A model emphasizing that when people evaluate whether a given item reflects a certain concept, they compare the item with the most typical item(s) in that category and look for a “family resemblance” with that item’s properties.