In the Stages of Change Model Developed by Norcross, Krebs

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the stages of change model developed by Norcross, Krebs, and Prochaska (2011) , a patient in the ______ stage is aware that a problem exists, considering doing something to address it, but is not ready to commit to any real effort in that direction.

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

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Definitions:

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that represents the difference between sales and cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales.

Year 2

The second year in a sequence, often used in financial and operational planning or analysis.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A measure of a company's financial leverage calculated by dividing its total liabilities by shareholders' equity; it indicates the proportion of equity and debt the company is using to finance its assets.

Year 2

A reference to the second year in a given context, typically used in financial forecasting or product development timelines.