Which of the following statements would be most typical of someone in the preparation/determination stage of change?

A) "Problem? What problem? I don't have a problem."
B) "I am going to continue pursuing these new alternative healthy behaviors."
C) "I know that my behavior is problematic, but I'm just not ready to change it yet."
D) "I'm going to do something about this problem, starting first thing next week."

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Garima Goyal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Someone in the preparation/determination stage of change has recognized that their behavior is problematic and is ready to take action to change it. Option D shows a clear commitment to making a change and includes concrete plans to start taking action. Options A and C suggest a lack of readiness or willingness to change, while option B suggests that the individual has already adopted new behaviors and may be further along in the change process.

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