Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Practice Exam

According to Lewin's theory, what are the stages of change?

1. Awareness, action, maintenance

2. Unfreezing, moving, refreezing

3. Planning, implementation, evaluation

4. Preparation, action, relapse

The correct answer is: Unfreezing, moving, refreezing

The stages of change as described by Lewin's theory are indeed unfreezing, moving, and refreezing. This model is designed to facilitate understanding of organizational change and personal transformation. In the unfreezing stage, the aim is to prepare individuals or groups to accept that change is necessary. This involves breaking down the existing status quo before you can build up a new way of operating. It helps to create a sense of urgency and can include addressing the reasons for change. The moving stage is when the actual changes are implemented. This involves taking the steps towards the new behavior or modifications within the organization or individual's routine. During this phase, individuals may experiment with new ways of being and adapting to changes as they occur. Finally, the refreezing stage stabilizes the new changes after they have been implemented. It ensures that the changes are integrated into the new norm and that the organization or individual does not revert to old behaviors. This solidifies the change as part of the new status quo. The other options reflect different frameworks or interpretations of change processes but do not align with Lewin's specific model of change. For example, the options referring to awareness, action, maintenance, or preparation, action, and relapse refer to various stages in