Module 1 · Motivation and the stages of change · Activity 3 of 3

Check: Stages of change

Five questions on the stages of change. You need 4 of 5 to pass; you can retake it any time.

QUESTION 1 OF 5

A client says, “I’m only here because the court sent me. My drinking is fine.” Which stage does this sound like?

QUESTION 2 OF 5

A client says, “I’ve picked next Monday to stop, and I told my sister.” Which stage does this sound like?

QUESTION 3 OF 5

A client in contemplation says, “Part of me wants to quit, and part of me doesn’t.” What’s the most helpful next step?

QUESTION 4 OF 5

A client who had been sober for eight months drank at a wedding. In the stages of change model, this is best seen as:

QUESTION 5 OF 5

A client stopped drinking three months ago but says their cannabis use “isn’t an issue.” What does this suggest?