Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He has started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

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Mark is already taking action by using nicotine patches to control his cravings, which places him in the action/willpower stage of the change model. The preparation/determination stage is characterized by preparing to make the change but not yet taking any action, while the contemplation stage involves considering the change but not yet committing to it. The maintenance stage occurs after a person has successfully made the change and is focused on maintaining their new behavior.

Mark Has Decided That It Is Finally Time to Quit