A trainee wants a clearer behavioral goal for the coming week. Which example is most specific?
- ABe more active during the workweek
- BFeel less tired by the end of the week
- CA 15-minute circuit before dinner on Tue, Thu and Sat
- DTry to fit in some exercise on most days, depending on how work goes
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Answer
C
The most specific behavioral goal states the activity, its duration and the days and time it will happen, which makes it easy to plan and to self-monitor.
A
'More active' does not define the activity, amount or timing.
B
This describes a hoped-for feeling, not a behavior the client will carry out.
D
'Some exercise' and 'most days' leave the activity, dose and days open, and the work condition makes it easy to drop.
C
The most specific behavioral goal states the activity, its duration and the days and time it will happen, which makes it easy to plan and to self-monitor.