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strangeaffliction · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Cory is a 14-year-old boy who has a long history of skipping school and is now starting to experiment with drugs.

The family assessment reveals that his parents put no restrictions on him at home, including no curfew and no household responsibilities. When asked about his beliefs about parenting roles, the father replies, I raised myself and I turned out okay. I'm not going to do anything different for my boy. He'll be all right. Which stage of change, according to Prochaska, is Cory's father most likely in?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action

Question 2

A nurse is performing a family assessment and wished to explore the family's interactions with the agencies and groups in the larger community. Which assessment will best allow the nurse to explore this interaction?

A) Genogram
B) Ecomap
C) Developmental assessment
D) Functional assessment

Benayers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Prochaska and colleagues (1992) have established stages of change for individuals. These stages are precontemplation (no intention to change and perhaps no awareness of a problem), contemplation (awareness of a problem and thinking about change), preparation (getting ready to change), action (modifying behavior), and maintenance (working to prevent relapse).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The ecomap illustrates the family's interaction with larger external systems, including community agencies and groups.