In the stages of health behavior, which stage is characterized by actively engaged in strategies to change behavior?

• A. Contemplation Stage
• B. Action Stage
• C. Preparation Stage
• D. Maintenance Stage

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the stages of change. In the action stage, a person is actively implementing strategies to alter their behavior—they’re putting the plan into practice, using coping skills, monitoring progress, and making concrete changes in routines. Preparation is about planning and taking small steps, contemplation is just considering change, and maintenance focuses on sustaining the new behavior over time. So actively engaging in strategies to change behavior best fits the action stage.