How many attitudes make up the spectrum of attitudes in this framework?

• A. Three
• B. Two
• C. Four
• D. Five

Answer: (A)

Three attitudes make up the spectrum in this framework. It places the client’s stance toward change along three points to distinguish clear receptivity, mixed feelings, and resistance. This simple three-category view lets a recovery coach quickly gauge where the client is and tailor the approach accordingly—reinforcing motivation when the stance is receptive, exploring ambivalence when there are mixed feelings, or using empathy and targeted questioning to reduce resistance when that stance is visible. A two-attitude model would miss the important middle ground of ambivalence, while four or five would add unnecessary complexity without improving practical coaching steps.