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You are counseling Dr. Coccia and she says to you, "The choices I make a Chick-Fil-A are bad for me, I really should start changing my behavior soon." Dr. Coccia is in what stage of change in the TTM constructs?

a. Pre-contemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action

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Final answer:

Dr. Coccia is in the contemplation stage of change of the TTM, where she acknowledges the problem and considers changing her behavior soon but hasn't committed to action.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dr. Coccia is in the contemplation stage of change according to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) constructs. At this stage, an individual acknowledges that there is a problem and begins to think seriously about solving it. They are not yet ready or committed to taking action, but they recognize that their behavior may have negative consequences and consider making a change in the near future.

This stage involves weighing the pros and cons of their behavior and the potential changes, much like Tran would use cause-and-effect reasoning to understand the impacts of a change. Dr. Coccia may also consider potential counterarguments to rationalize her current behavior, which is a common step in developing a persuasive plan for change.

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