Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior

question 66

Multiple Choice

Studies evaluating the effectiveness of the transtheoretical model of behavior change indicate that:

• A)interventions matched to the particular stage that an individual is in are always successful.
• B)interventions to bridge the gap between the preparation and action stages are inadequate.
• C)the model's stages are inadequate in analyzing the processes that people go through.
• D)the model's applications have shown mixed success.

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Definitions:

Asperger Syndrome

A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate, part of the autism spectrum.

Autism

A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, characterized by challenges with social interaction and by repetitive and restricted patterns of behavior.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Brief Psychotherapy

A short-term psychological treatment aimed at addressing specific issues and designed to produce insights or changes within a limited timeframe.