The Precontemplation Stage Is Characterized by

question 3

Multiple Choice

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

• A) an awareness of the problem.
• B) a modification of behaviour.
• C) a belief that there is no need for change.
• D) a planning for change.

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Definitions:

Reckless Behavior

Actions taken without considering the safety of oneself or others, often with a disregard for the consequences.

Self-Control

Self-control refers to the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Negatively Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

Double-Blind Procedures

Experimental methods in which neither the participants nor the experimenters are aware of who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.