Pete has been smoking for several years.He is finally thinking about quitting because he often has trouble breathing.He makes a list of the pros and cons of quitting smoking.Pete is at which of the following stages of change model?

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Pete is at the contemplation stage of change model because he is considering quitting smoking and has made a list of pros and cons. The precontemplation stage is characterized by a lack of desire or intention to change, the preparation/determination stage involves making a specific plan for change, and the action/willpower stage involves actively taking steps toward behavioral change.

Pete Has Been Smoking for Several Years