Question

Julian has decided to lose 15 pounds. he is concerned about the amount of fat he consumes and suspects that his cholesterol levels are high. he has purchased a popular book on low-fat diets, and has decided to go walking thrice a week after he buys a new pair of walking shoes next week. according to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, julian is in the ________ stage of behavior change.

Answer 1

The answer to the blank space is preparation.

There are five stages of health behavior change according to Prochaska et al (1992). These stages are: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. It is apparent that Julian is currently at the preparation stage, since he is ready to make immediate action to lose his weight, from his plans and behaviors.