Both Lazarus's multimodal assessment framework and the transtheoretical model help wellness professionals determine which of the following?

• A. which therapist to select to be a part of the wellness team
• B. which interventions they will use to promote healthy behaviors
• C. the number of coaching sessions that will be scheduled
• D. which flexibility exercises to program for the client

Answer: (B)

The key idea these frameworks reinforce is choosing how to support change—selecting interventions that promote healthy behaviors rather than deciding who to work with, how many sessions to schedule, or which exact exercises to prescribe. Lazarus’s multimodal assessment framework encourages you to evaluate a client across multiple domains—behavior, affect, sensations, thoughts, interpersonal dynamics, development, and the environment—so you can tailor intervention approaches to address the specific areas contributing to the behavior you’re trying to change. The transtheoretical model adds the layer of where the client is in their readiness to change, guiding you to apply processes of change that match that stage (for example, raising awareness for someone not yet ready to act, or building skills and confidence for someone moving toward action). Together, they help you decide which interventions to use to promote lasting healthy behaviors.

The other options focus on logistics or specific prescriptions (like who the therapist is, how many sessions, or which particular exercises), which these frameworks do not primarily determine.