Which stage is defined as getting ready to change, with intent to change soon?

Which stage is defined as getting ready to change, with intent to change soon?

• A. Precontemplation
• B. Contemplation
• C. Preparation
• D. Action

Answer: (C)

This item tests the stage where a person is getting ready to change and intends to start soon. In Preparation, individuals plan to take action in the near future, often within days to a few weeks, and may begin formulating a concrete plan or taking small preparatory steps—like setting a target date, gathering resources, or making small changes that pave the way for bigger changes. This is more proactive than contemplation, where a person weighs options but hasn’t committed to a plan, and it’s not yet action, where the change is actually being implemented. It’s also distinct from precontemplation, where there’s little awareness or intention to change.

This item tests the stage where a person is getting ready to change and intends to start soon. In Preparation, individuals plan to take action in the near future, often within days to a few weeks, and may begin formulating a concrete plan or taking small preparatory steps—like setting a target date, gathering resources, or making small changes that pave the way for bigger changes. This is more proactive than contemplation, where a person weighs options but hasn’t committed to a plan, and it’s not yet action, where the change is actually being implemented. It’s also distinct from precontemplation, where there’s little awareness or intention to change.