According to the Stages of Change Model (Prochaska,DiClemente,& Norcross,1992),a Client

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the stages of change model (Prochaska,DiClemente,& Norcross,1992) ,a client who is seeking information on smoking cessation from books and the Internet is likely in the __________ stage.

• A)precontemplation
• B)contemplation
• C)preparation
• D)action

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

The tendency to fail to act to escape from a situation because of a history of repeated failures in the past.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on the theory of learned helplessness, positive psychology, and for his research on factors that contribute to wellbeing.

Major Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and severe low mood accompanied by low self-esteem and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, and a strong desire to be thin, leading to food restriction.