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:

Metabolic Syndrome

Combinations of medical disorders, including obesity and insulin abnormalities, that collectively increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region of the brain located in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythms, acting as the body's internal clock.

Circadian Rhythm

Internal biological processes that follow an approximately 24-hour cycle, affecting various bodily functions such as sleep-wake patterns.

Lesioned

Referring to tissue that has been damaged or has a wound, often used in the context of brain research to describe areas where damage has occurred.