List and describe the six stages of behavior change

What will be an ideal response?


(1 ) Precontemplation: a person does not plan to change his/her unhealthy behavior and may not even be aware that it is unhealthy. (2 ) Contemplation: a person is aware of the need to change and intends to do so within the next several months. (3 ) Preparation: a person is getting ready to make the change within the next 30 days. (4 ) Action: a person is actively doing things to bring about behavior change. (5 ) Maintenance: a person sustains the behavior change (which has become a habit) for at least 6 months. (6 ) Termination: a person has maintained a behavior for more than 5 years.

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