Which of the Following Statements Is True About Client Readiness

Which of the following statements is true about client readiness to change?

A) Directives are probably more effective with clients who are in the action or maintenance stages
B) Directives are probably more effective with clients who are in the precontemplation or contemplation stages
C) If clients come to therapy, they are, by definition, ready for change
D) All clients begin therapy in the precontemplation stage
E) The readiness to change concept is part of motivational interviewing theory and has substantial empirical support