Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding the Stages

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding the stages of change model?

• A) It has five distinct stages of varying degrees of readiness to change.
• B) People progress through the changes in a linear fashion.
• C) This model can be applied at both the individual and community levels.
• D) An individual's stage for a specific behavior can quickly be determined.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by internal personal satisfaction.

Call Centre

A centralized office used for the purpose of receiving or transmitting a large volume of requests by telephone, often related to customer service.

EVA

Economic Value Added represents a metric for assessing a company's financial success, determined by subtracting the cost of capital from the operating profit to calculate the leftover wealth.

Residual Income

Income that remains after all personal debts and expenses have been paid, or in corporate finance, the amount of net income left over after paying out dividends to shareholders.