Carlos Is Trying to Quit Smoking

question 69

Multiple Choice

Carlos is trying to quit smoking. He has controlled his smoking for six months, but does not yet feel that he has kicked the habit. According to the transtheoretical model of change, what stage is Carlos at?

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

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