Corinne Was Advised by Her Doctor to Add Some Exercise

question 179

Multiple Choice

Corinne was advised by her doctor to add some exercise into her life. Using the stages of change model, which stage would Corinne be in if she was thinking, "I joined the gym near work and made a schedule of when I will go. I can do this!"

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

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