Leo Is a Smoker, but Right Now He Is Using

question 4

Multiple Choice

Leo is a smoker, but right now he is using nicotine supplements to lessen the number of cigarettes he smokes each day. According to the transtheoretical model, what stage is Leo in?

• A) Precontemplation
• B) Contemplation
• C) Preparation
• D) Action
• E) Maintenance

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Definitions:

Weak External Justification

A term in social psychology that describes a scenario where there is insufficient external reason for an individual to perform an action, leading to internal justification and attitude change.

Attitude Change

A psychological process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behaviors toward an object or idea are altered as a result of experience or information.

State Self-Esteem

A temporary feeling of self-worth that can fluctuate with circumstances, contrasted with overall self-esteem.

Trait Self-Esteem

A stable and enduring sense of worth or value that an individual has of themselves.