Sam Has a Problem with Alcohol

question 103

Multiple Choice

Sam has a problem with alcohol. He gets drunk at parties four to five nights a week and it is not uncommon for him to experience blackouts. Despite his friends' concerns, Sam does not think he has a problem and believes that he is just being a typical college student. Sam would most likely be classified as being in the ________ stage of change.

• A) preaction
• B) contemplation
• C) precontemplation
• D) preparation

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Definitions:

Reasoning

Analyzing a subject methodically through logical reasoning to reach a decision or judgement.

Prior Knowledge

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The aspect of intelligence involving the ability to reason quickly and to think abstractly, often seen as the capacity to solve novel problems.

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Skills related to physical actions and movements, such as coordination, balance, and manual dexterity.