What is the premise behind understanding health behavior change models
a. if you understand where a patient is on the readiness-to-change scale, you can light a fire under them to get them to the stage where you can work with them.
b. that only by understanding where a patient is on the continuum of change can you force them to do what you know is best.
c. understanding a patient's readiness to change a physical therapist give them the right information at the right time.
d. none of these

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