According to the transtheoretical model, when an individual actively decides to change and plans a change that will usually take place within one month, he or she is in the ____ stage.
A)precontemplation
B)contemplation
C) preparation
D) action

Question

According to the transtheoretical model, when an individual actively decides to change and plans a change that will usually take place within one month, he or she is in the ____ stage.
A)precontemplation
B)​contemplation
C) ​preparation
D) ​action

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The preparation stage is when an individual has made a decision to change and has a plan to take action within the next month. They have started taking some small steps towards the change and are getting ready to fully commit to it. In contrast, the precontemplation stage is when someone is not yet considering a change, contemplation is when they are considering it but have not yet made a plan, and action is when they are actively making changes to their behavior.

According to the Transtheoretical Model, When an Individual Actively Decides