Preparatory Change Talk and the DARN Model Quiz

desire

ability

have to

<p>will</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobilizing change talk signals movement toward resolution of the ambivalence in favor of change. An example of mobilizing change talk is commitment language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preparatory change talk (DARN) refers to Desire, Ability, Reasons, and Need. None of these alone or together indicate that change is going to happen. Mobilizing change talk, on the other hand, signals movement toward resolution of the ambivalence in favor of change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commitment language, such as saying one must, can, wants to, or has good reasons to change, signals the likelihood of action. It indicates a higher probability of actually making a change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Activation signals that the person is leaning in the direction of action. It suggests that the individual is more inclined to take steps towards making a change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of commitment language is saying 'I will lose weight' instead of 'I want to lose weight'. It indicates a stronger commitment and higher likelihood of taking action.</p> Signup and view all the answers