Which Stage of Change Is a Client Experiencing When a Commitment

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which stage of change is a client experiencing when a commitment to take action has not yet been made?

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

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales volumes, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Operating Leverage

Operating leverage is a measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs a company has.

Pretax Income

Income earned by a company before taxes are deducted, indicating the profitability of a company's core operations.

Sales Increase

The rise in the amount of products or services sold by a company, usually compared to a previous period.