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

A) preparation/determination
B) contemplation
C) action/willpower
D) maintenance

Nicotine Patches

These are transdermal patches used to deliver nicotine into the body to aid in quitting smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Preparation/Determination

The process of getting ready and decisively committing to pursue a specific goal or task.