John Does Not Believe That He Will Get Lung Cancer

question 55

Multiple Choice

John does not believe that he will get lung cancer from smoking cigarettes, so he does not want to quit smoking. John is in the _____ stage of the transtheoretical model.

• A) precontemplation
• B) contemplation
• C) preparation
• D) maintenance

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Dreams

Sequences of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires or concerns.

Sleep Apnea

A serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep.

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the body, primarily oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion.