Behavioral change theories · USMLE Step 1

A patient relapses after 3 months of alcohol abstinence. What should the physician emphasize according to the transtheoretical model?

  1. Relapse is a permanent failure
  2. Relapse is expected and part of the process
  3. Relapse restarts from precontemplation automatically
  4. Relapse means the patient is not motivated
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Correct answer: Relapse is expected and part of the process

Relapse is considered a normal part of behavioral change. Emphasizing this supports continued motivation and engagement.

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