Bob Decided That He Was a Bit Overweight and in Order

question 23

Multiple Choice

Bob decided that he was a bit overweight and in order to do something about it, he created a new exercise program, something he'd never tried before.Though he initially had some difficulty setting it up and sticking with it, he has consistently done his exercise workout for the last eight months.Though it is becoming more habitual, the program is still not yet automatic for him and he reinforces himself with new CDs each month if he has successfully completed his workouts.According to the stages of change model, Bob would most likely be in the

• A)contemplation stage.
• B)maintenance stage.
• C)termination stage.
• D)preparation/determination stage.

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Definitions:

Welfare

Governmental provision of economic assistance and social services to individuals and families in need.

Government Regulation

Regulations enforced by the government to control the way businesses and industries can operate, often to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

Fertility Rate

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime in a given population.

Replacement Rate

Replacement rate is a demographic term describing the number of births needed per woman to maintain a population's size over time, typically considered to be approximately 2.1 children per woman in developed countries.