Which are basic reasons a treatment plan may be ineffective? (Select all that apply.)
a. Goal content focuses on medical facts.
b. Goal content is not in a handout.
c. Goal content has four objectives.
d. Goal content is measurable.
e. Goal content focuses on behavior.
ANS: A, B, C
Focus on behavior rather than medical facts. Be sure the goals of the handout are stated. There should be one or two objectives.
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