Brenda has decided to begin exercising in the coming weeks. She has developed an exercise program, has joined a nearby gym, and
has a friend who has committed to be her exercise buddy. Brenda has reached which stage of change? a. precontemplation
b. contemplation
c. preparation
d. action
e. maintenance
According to the Transtheoretical Model of change, which was developed by Prochaska and DiClemente, an individual undergoes several stages involving decision making processes and an intention to bring about a healthy change in lifestyle or behavior with time.
The third stage of the transtheoretical model of change is the preparation stage. Here the individual shows determination and readiness, which involves taking some steps towards the actualization of the desired healthy change. Brenda can be said to have reached the preparation stage of change as can be seen in the small steps she has taken by developing an exercise program, joining a nearby gym and even having a friend ready to be her exercise partner.
