Stages of Change

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct order of the Stages of Change?

A) Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
B) Preparation, Precontemplation, Action, Contemplation, Maintenance
C) Contemplation, Maintenance, Precontemplation, Preparation, Action
D) Precontemplation, Preparation, Action, Contemplation, Maintenance

Answer 1

A) Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance

Question 2

Which stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or intention to change behavior?

A) Action
B) Maintenance
C) Contemplation
D) Precontemplation

Answer 2

D) Precontemplation

Question 3

In the Contemplation stage, individuals typically:

A) Take steps to change behavior immediately
B) Maintain changes they’ve already made
C) Recognize a problem and begin to consider change
D) Refuse to acknowledge any issues

Answer 3

C) Recognize a problem and begin to consider change

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Preparation stage?

A) Actively making changes to behavior
B) Thinking about pros and cons of change
C) Planning and preparing to take action soon
D) Relapsing into old behaviors

Answer 4

C) Planning and preparing to take action soon

Question 5

During the Action stage, individuals:

A) Engage in high-risk behaviors
B) Implement strategies to modify behavior
C) Avoid thinking about change
D) Consider pros and cons but do not act

Answer 5

B) Implement strategies to modify behavior

Question 6

Which stage focuses on sustaining behavior change and preventing relapse?

A) Precontemplation
B) Action
C) Maintenance
D) Preparation

Answer 6

C) Maintenance

Question 7

Relapse is considered:

A) A failure in the Stages of Change model
B) An expected and sometimes normal part of the change process
C) Unrelated to the stages of change
D) A permanent setback

Answer 7

B) An expected and sometimes normal part of the change process

Question 8

Which of the following is a common goal during the Maintenance stage?

A) To evaluate the pros and cons of change
B) To prepare to take immediate action
C) To sustain long-term behavior change and prevent relapse
D) To set new goals for future behavior changes

Answer 8

C) To sustain long-term behavior change and prevent relapse

Question 9

Counterconditioning, or replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy alternatives, is typically used during which stage?

A) Contemplation
B) Precontemplation
C) Action
D) Maintenance

Answer 9

C) Action

Question 10

What is the primary focus during the Preparation stage?

A) Developing a detailed action plan
B) Sustaining behavior change over the long term
C) Maintaining existing behaviors
D) Experimenting with new behaviors without commitment

Answer 10

A) Developing a detailed action plan

Question 11

Which of the following strategies is most effective during the Action stage?

A) Consciousness-raising
B) Self-liberation
C) Stimulus control
D) Dramatic relief

Answer 11

C) Stimulus control