Claire has a problem with smoking. If she were in the ________ stage of change, the best stage-matched intervention would be to inform her about the dangers of continuing this unhealthy behavior. However, if she were in the ________ stage, you would do well to provide her with training in specific skills that can help her to actually stop smoking.

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In the precontemplation stage, individuals are not yet considering change, so informing them about the dangers is appropriate. In the preparation stage, individuals are ready to take action, so providing skills training is suitable.

Claire Has a Problem with Smoking