Preparation: The person believes that the behavior can be changed, that she can manage the change and is taking steps to begin the change.

Preparation: The person believes that the behavior can be changed, that she can manage the change and is taking steps to begin the change.

• A. The person believes that the behavior can be changed, that she can manage the change and is taking steps to begin the change.
• B. The person has decided to ignore the issue.
• C. The person has already changed the behavior.
• D. The person believes change is impossible.

Answer: (A)

This question tests readiness to change, specifically the Preparation stage. In Preparation, a person recognizes that change is possible, believes they can manage the change, and begins taking steps toward it. The scenario fits this exactly: she believes the behavior can be changed, feels capable of handling the change, and is taking initial steps to start. In practice, this is the moment to help plan small, doable steps and set up supports to turn the intent into action. The other descriptions don’t fit because ignoring the issue shows no readiness; having already changed aligns with Action or Maintenance; believing change is impossible reflects a lack of readiness.

This question tests readiness to change, specifically the Preparation stage. In Preparation, a person recognizes that change is possible, believes they can manage the change, and begins taking steps toward it. The scenario fits this exactly: she believes the behavior can be changed, feels capable of handling the change, and is taking initial steps to start. In practice, this is the moment to help plan small, doable steps and set up supports to turn the intent into action. The other descriptions don’t fit because ignoring the issue shows no readiness; having already changed aligns with Action or Maintenance; believing change is impossible reflects a lack of readiness.