Ginger has not smoked a cigarette for four months. However, after hearing about the death of a close friend, she went to the store, purchased a new pack, and smoked several cigarettes on the way home. Ginger is at which stage of the stages of change model?

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Ginger was in the maintenance stage, as she had not smoked for four months, indicating she had sustained her behavior change. However, the stress of her friend's death led to a relapse, which can occur during the maintenance stage.

Ginger Has Not Smoked a Cigarette for Four Months