Ludwig is addicted to eating paste despite its lack of nutritional value. He hides paste under his bed, in his sock drawer, and in a hollowed-out math book, so he can eat the tasty paste whenever he wants without anyone knowing about it. Ludwig does not perceive a health problem in his paste-eating and has no intention of changing his behaviors. Ludwig is in the ____ stage of readiness for
changing health behaviors.
a. ?precontemplation
b. ?contemplation
c. ?preparation
d. ?action
ANSWER:
a
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