In the Transtheoretical Model of Change, Which of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the transtheoretical model of change, which of the following is an example of someone in the contemplation stage?

• A) Someone who smokes cigarettes on a daily basis and is resistant to quitting
• B) Someone who wants to go on a diet at some point but is considering their options
• C) Someone who cuts down to smoking two packs a day
• D) Someone who has been dieting for a few months but has relapsed back into making poor nutritional choices

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs or ideas simultaneously.

Attitudes

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor, influenced by personal experience and social context.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism or any living entity, usually in response to its environment or stimuli.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.