The stages of change (Transtheoretical Model) include:

A Only three stages

B Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance

C Denial and acceptance

D Awareness and practice

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Prochaska & DiClemente: (1) Precontemplation (no intent), (2) Contemplation (considering change), (3) Preparation (planning), (4) Action (actively changing), (5) Maintenance (sustaining). Relapse possible at any stage.

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The correct answer to the question "The stages of change (Transtheoretical Model) include:" is Option B: Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

The other options — A) Only three stages, C) Denial and acceptance, D) Awareness and practice — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Prochaska & DiClemente: (1) Precontemplation (no intent), (2) Contemplation (considering change), (3) Preparation (planning), (4) Action (actively changing), (5) Maintenance (sustaining). Relapse pos…

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The stages of change (Transtheoretical Model) include:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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