Carlos Is Thinking About Quitting Smoking

question 215

Multiple Choice

Carlos is thinking about quitting smoking. He wants to change, and is in the process of developing a plan. According to the transtheoretical model of change, what stage is Carlos at?

• A) contemplation
• B) action
• C) preparation
• D) precontemplation
• E) maintenance

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Gain or Loss

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Fair Value

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Balance Sheet

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