The Recommended Way to Look at Resistance to Change Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

The recommended way to look at resistance to change is to view it as caused by

• A) primarily the personality of the recipient.
• B) recipient characteristics, change agent characteristics, and the relationship between the change agent and the recipient.
• C) mistakes the change agent makes and personal distress.
• D) cultural differences only.
• E) personal distress and cutural differences.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral

A treatment method that targets harmful behaviors and thought processes by combining cognitive and behavioral strategies.

Clinical Psychologists

Mental health professionals who assess, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders and behavioral problems through counseling, psychotherapy, and intervention.

Prochaska & Norcross

Researchers known for developing the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change, which describes how individuals progress through stages of change when modifying behavior.

Accurate Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person accurately.