TABLE 1.
Definitions warnings, limitations, criticisms, and endorsements of the five stages model.
| Definition | |
| Warning | Putting one on guard against the five stages model by providing information regarding some caution or threat |
| Limitation | Pointing out that the five stages model is deficient in some quality |
| Criticism | A judgment of lack of merit of the five stages model, pointing out its faults, a censure |
| Endorsement | Showing support or approval of the five stages model |