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To say, 'I want to lose weight' (______) is not the same as 'I will lose weight'
desire
Saying that one can or could quit drinking (______) is not a commitment to quitting
ability
Listing good reasons for making a change does not necessarily mean that one actually intends to do it, and even saying 'I ______' (need) is not the same as 'I'm going to'
have to
Commitment: To say that one must, can, wants to, or has good reasons to change is not to say that one ______
will
Define mobilizing change talk and give an example.
Mobilizing change talk signals movement toward resolution of the ambivalence in favor of change. An example of mobilizing change talk is commitment language.
What is the difference between preparatory change talk and mobilizing change talk?
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.
How does commitment language differ from other forms of change talk?
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.
What does activation signify in the context of change talk?
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.
Give an example of commitment language in the context of change talk.
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.
Test your understanding of preparatory change talk and the DARN model with this quiz. Explore the concepts of desire, ability, reasons, and need, and learn how they contribute to the process of change.
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