Which of the following statements is true of the maintenance stage of the change model?

A) It involves more focus and effort than the other stages.
B) It involves individuals preparing to take action.
C) In this stage, people become skilled at anticipating tempting situations.
D) In this stage, individuals become aware that they have a problem.

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Danah Jawad · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The maintenance stage of the change model involves individuals becoming skilled at anticipating tempting situations and developing strategies to prevent relapse. This stage comes after the action stage which involves individuals taking concrete steps to change their behavior. The preparation stage comes before the action stage and involves individuals preparing to take action. The contemplation stage comes before the preparation stage and involves individuals becoming aware that they have a problem and considering the possibility of change. Option A is incorrect because the focus and effort required for each stage may vary depending on the individual and the behavior being changed. Option D is incorrect because becoming aware of a problem occurs in the contemplation stage.

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