Your Uncle Jim quit smoking 3 months ago, but today, in a moment of weakness, accepted and smoked a cigarette offered to him by a friend. Which stage of behavior change is he in?

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Relapse is the correct stage because it refers to a return to a behavior that one has been trying to change or quit, which in this case is smoking. After quitting smoking, if an individual smokes a cigarette, it indicates they have relapsed.

Your Uncle Jim Quit Smoking 3 Months Ago, but Today