WBR0512
Author | [[PageAuthor::Rim Halaby, M.D. [1]]] |
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Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
Main Category | MainCategory::Behavioral Science/Psychiatry |
Sub Category | SubCategory::General Principles |
Prompt | [[Prompt::A 52-year-old man, with a past medical history of myocardial infarction and heavy tobacco use, presents to the physician's office for his annual check-up. Upon questioning, the physician notes that the patient still hasn't stopped smoking despite recommendations. The patient explains that he is aware that smoking has been a problem for him and he knows he needs help, but he does not feel like he is quite ready to stop smoking. Which of the following stages of change is the patient currently in?]] |
Answer A | AnswerA::Precontemplation |
Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp::During precontemplation individuals do not acknowledge the problem they have and are not considering change. |
Answer B | AnswerB::Contemplation |
Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp::Contemplation is defined as the patient acknowledging there is a problem, but not yet ready to change. |
Answer C | AnswerC::Preparation |
Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp::Preparation / determination is defined as the stage where the patient shows readiness to make necessary changes. |
Answer D | AnswerD::Action |
Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp::Action / will power is defined as the stage where the patient is actively changing his behavior. |
Answer E | AnswerE::Relapse |
Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp::Relapse is defined as the stage where the patient returns to his problem after stopping for a while. |
Right Answer | RightAnswer::B |
Explanation | [[Explanation::The stages of change in order are as follows: 1- Precontemplation |
Approved | Approved::No |
Keyword | WBRKeyword::stage, WBRKeyword::stages, WBRKeyword::of, WBRKeyword::evolution, WBRKeyword::smoking, WBRKeyword::substance, WBRKeyword::abuse, WBRKeyword::addiction, WBRKeyword::precontemplation, WBRKeyword::contemplation, WBRKeyword::preparation, WBRKeyword::determination, WBRKeyword::action, WBRKeyword::will, WBRKeyword::power, WBRKeyword::maintenance, WBRKeyword::relapse |
Linked Question | Linked:: |
Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |