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:

Cognitive Therapists

Mental health professionals who focus on identifying and changing negative and dysfunctional thought patterns.

Negative Thoughts

Unfavorable or pessimistic ideas and beliefs that can affect one's mood and behavior.

Evidence

Information or facts presented in support of an assertion, claim, or case.

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies irrational beliefs, challenging and changing these beliefs to more rational ones.