This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'A man taking 20 cigarettes per day, started coughing, his family suggested quitting cigarettes. He is ready to quit but thinks that quitting will make him irritable, the best health planning model followed is - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cost and survival, B. Persuasion, C. Precontemplation and preparation, D. Belief', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Precontemplation and preparation Five stages of change have been conceptualized for a variety of problem behavior's .The five stages of change are: -PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationActionMaintenancePrecontemplationIt is the stage at which there is no intention to change behaviour in for the seeable future. Many individuals in this stage are unaware or under aware of their problems.ContemplationIt is the stage in which people are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it but, have not yet made a commitment to take an action.PreparationIt is a stage that combines intention and behavioural criteria.Individuals in this stage are intending to take action in the next month and have unsuccessfully taken action in the past year.ActionIt is the stage in which individuals modify their behaviour experiences or environment in order to overcome their problems.Action involves the most overt behavioural changes and require considerable commitment of time and energy.MaintenanceIt is the stage in which people work to prevent relapse and consolidate the gains attained during action.For addictive behaviour this stage extends from six months to indeterminate period past the initial action.", 'role': 'assistant'}]