You have been meeting regularly with a patient who would benefit from quitting smoking cigarettes. He has not shown any interest in quitting despite understanding the consequences of continuing to smoke. On this visit, he says, “Well, you know. I’m thinking that maybe it is getting close to the time for me to quit smoking, but really, I’m not sure I can. I’ve been smoking for so long. Do you think it’s even possible for someone like me to quit?” The patient is now in the __________________________ stage of change.
a. Precontemplative
b. Contemplative
c. Preparation
d. Action/willpower
Ans: c
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