Author Question: All of the following are statements that might be made by clients in the contemplation stage of ... (Read 295 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Aug 4, 2018

All of the following are statements that might be made by clients in the contemplation stage of change EXCEPT:

A) My boss thinks that I can take on more responsibility, but I'm not sure I have the skills to manage what she requires of me.
B) I have so much going in my life right now since I've recently moved and started a new job. I might be in a better place to work on developing my social skills in six months, when I'm more settled.
C) I know that talking to my partner when I am upset might be more constructive than bottling it in and then exploding, but I wonder if it would really change anything or improve our relationship.
D) I really think that my wife is overreacting. Sure, we have our little disagreements now and then, but I think these issues are normal and are found in every marriage.

Question 2

Mike has made a list of pros and cons and is experiencing conflict with regards to whether he should leave the security of his current job and start his own business. He is in the _____________ stage of change.

A) precontemplation
B) contemplation
C) preparation
D) action