The Precontemplation Stage Is Characterized by

question 16

Multiple Choice

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

• A)a belief that there is no need for change.
• B)an outward modification of behavior.
• C)a planning for change.
• D)an awareness of the problem.

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Definitions:

Lev Vygotsky

was a Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development and the importance of sociocultural influences.

Jean Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Nature-Nurture Controversy

The ongoing debate over the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development and behavior.

Active-Passive Controversy

A debate concerning the roles of individual agency versus external factors in influencing one's behavior and development.