Motivation
a. Is desire to make a change
b. Is different for each individual
c. Can be internal or external factors
d. All of the above
D
Motivation is an individualized desire to make a change. The issues motivating older adults to change may be as different as the individuals themselves. Factors can be external, such as family pressure, or internal, such as the desire to look better or live longer.
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