The correct sequence of stages in the transtheoretical model propounded by Prochaska and DiClemente is:

A. Contemplation
B. Maintenance
C. Pre-contemplation
D. Preparation
E. Action

Correct option is C

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) by Prochaska and DiClemente outlines a sequence of stages through which individuals progress when making behavioral changes. The correct sequence is:
    C. Pre-contemplation
    A. Contemplation
    D. Preparation
    E. Action.
    B. Maintenance

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Transtheoretical Model (TTM) Key Stages: The Transtheoretical Model (TTM), also known as the Stages of Change Model, was developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in the 1980s. It provides a framework for understanding how individuals progress through intentional behavior change.
Key Components of TTM
    Stages of Change: The model outlines five (sometimes six) distinct stages through which individuals move when changing behavior:
       1. Precontemplation: The individual is not considering change and may not recognize the need for it.
       2. Contemplation: The individual acknowledges the problem and starts considering the possibility of change.
       3.  Preparation: The person is planning to take action and may start taking small steps toward the desired change.
       4. Action: The individual actively modifies behavior to achieve the goal.
       5. Maintenance: Sustaining the change and working to prevent relapse.
       6. Termination: The change is fully integrated, and the individual no longer feels tempted to revert to old behaviors.
    Processes of Change: These are strategies or activities that help people progress through the stages:
        Cognitive Processes: Increasing awareness, reevaluating values, and understanding the benefits of change.
        Behavioral Processes: Reinforcing new habits, seeking support, and substituting healthy behaviors for problematic ones.
    Decisional Balance: This involves weighing the pros and cons of changing a behavior. Progress occurs as the perceived benefits outweigh the barriers.
    Self-Efficacy: The individual's confidence in their ability to succeed in maintaining change plays a vital role in sustaining long-term behavior modification.
    Relapse Prevention: Recognizing and addressing triggers that might lead to a return to the undesired behavior is integral to the maintenance phase.