Pete Has Been Smoking for Several Years

question 57

Multiple Choice

Pete has been smoking for several years.He is finally thinking about quitting because he often has trouble breathing.He makes a list of the pros and cons of quitting smoking.Pete is at which of the following stages of change model?

• A)precontemplation
• B)contemplation
• C)preparation/determination
• D)action/willpower

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Definitions:

Humanistic

A psychological perspective focusing on individual potential and stress on the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Environment

The setting or situation in which a human, animal, or vegetation dwells or carries out their activities.

Placebo Effect

A positive outcome resulting from a placebo drug or treatment, not due to the placebo's actual characteristics, but instead stemming from the patient's faith in the treatment.

Transference Effect

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where a patient redirects feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, onto the therapist.