Lawrence was just told by his doctor that his recent weight gain has placed him at risk for type II diabetes. Lawrence chooses to ignore his doctor's diagnosis. According to the stages of change model, Lawrence is at which of the following stages?

A. preparation/determination
B. action/willpower
C. contemplation
D. precontemplation


Answer: D

Psychology

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