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Terry's case: A Youth at Risk

Question 14

You have just reviewed the definitions for the various steps of changing behaviour as defined in the Prochaska-DiClemente model. With this model, how, at each step, can you help bring Terry closer to abstinence?

Choose the letter in the advice column to fit the stage of changing behaviour:

  Answer
ADVICE
1. Pre-contemplation   a) Review coping mechanisms
2. Contemplation   b) Help sense of self-efficacy
3. Planning and preparation   c) Maintain a realistic basis for change
4. Action   d) Non-shame based support
5. Maintenance   e) Give general information on choices but do not push
6. Relapse   f) Present less harmful alternatives

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