A college student engages in binge drinking each weekend and often does not remember what happens during these episodes. They do not believe they have a problem because everyone around them engages in a similar pattern of drinking. According to the stages of change model, which stage of change are they in?

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precontemplation
contemplation
preparation
action

Answer 1

The student is in the precontemplation stage of change. This stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or denial of a problem. The student does not believe they have a problem because they see similar behavior in their peers, which indicates they are not considering the possibility of change or acknowledging any negative consequences of their binge drinking.