Brenda has decided to begin exercising in the coming weeks.She has developed an exercise program,has joined a nearby gym,and has a friend who has committed to be her exercise buddy.Brenda has reached which stage of change?
A) precontemplation
B) contemplation
C) preparation
D) action
E) maintenance

Question

Brenda has decided to begin exercising in the coming weeks.She has developed an exercise program,has joined a nearby gym,and has a friend who has committed to be her exercise buddy.Brenda has reached which stage of change?​ 
A) ​precontemplation 
B) ​contemplation 
C) ​preparation 
D) ​action 
E) ​maintenance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Brenda has moved past the precontemplation and contemplation stages by actively developing an exercise program and joining a gym. She has also taken concrete steps by having a commitment from an exercise buddy. This indicates that she is in the preparation stage, getting ready to take action towards her goals.

Brenda Has Decided to Begin Exercising in the Coming Weeks