Question: Which of the following is a fundamental first step in shifting your behavior?
A Goal setting
B Seeking support
C Taking action
D Precontemplation Stage
Answer: Precontemplation Stage
| Aspect | Description |
| Precontemplation Stage | · Individuals in this stage are not aware of the negative behavior they need to change.
· They often need external causes to see the problem. |
| Contemplation Stage | · At this stage, individuals are aware of the negative consequences of their behavior but they are not ready to change. |
| Determination Stage | · This stage is considered critical for successful behavior change.
· In this phase, individuals are motivated and committed to making a change in their behavior. · For that purpose, they actively gather information and prepare to take the necessary steps for change. |
| Action Stage | · This stage involves taking active steps to implement new, healthy behaviors.
· This stage requires willpower and comes with a risk of relapse. |
| Maintenance Stage | · In this stage, individuals have achieved progress and are experiencing the benefits of the change. |
| Relapse Stage | · Relapse is a normal part of the behavior change process which involves returning to their old behaviors patterns
· The key is to identify the triggers that led to the relapse and develop new and better strategies to deal with these triggers. |