For each of the stages of the stages of change model, explain what an individual would be experiencing when they are deciding to quit smoking, lose weight, and stop gambling. Stage of Change Quit Smoking Lose Weight Stop Gambling Precontemplation Not currently considering change: "Ignorance is bliss" not aware of problem or not ready for change Contemplation Ambivalent about change: "Sitting on the fence" acknowledge problem but not ready for change Preparation Some experience with change and are trying to change: "Testing the waters" prepare for action; evaluate options for change Action Practicing new behavior for 3 to 6 months commit to a plan Maintenance Continued commitment to sustaining new behavior avoid relapse; continue successful change over time Relapse Resumption of old behaviors: "Fall from grace" continue with plan; do not get down on self
For each of the stages of the stages of change model, explain what an individual would be experiencing when they are deciding to quit smoking, lose weight, and stop gambling.
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Stage of Change |
Quit Smoking |
Lose Weight |
Stop Gambling |
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Precontemplation Not currently considering change: "Ignorance is bliss" |
not aware of problem or not ready for change |
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Contemplation Ambivalent about change: "Sitting on the fence" |
acknowledge problem but not ready for change |
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Preparation Some experience with change and are trying to change: "Testing the waters" |
prepare for action; evaluate options for change |
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Action Practicing new behavior for 3 to 6 months |
commit to a plan |
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Maintenance Continued commitment to sustaining new behavior |
avoid relapse; continue successful change over time
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Relapse Resumption of old behaviors: "Fall from grace" |
continue with plan; do not get down on self |
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