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 over-reacting. Sure, we have our little disagreements now and then, but I think these issues are normal and are found in every marriage.

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In the contemplation stage of change, individuals recognize they have a problem and begin to think about solving it but haven't committed to taking action yet. Choices A, B, and C reflect this mindset of considering change but being uncertain or hesitant. Choice D, however, indicates a lack of acknowledgment of the problem, which is not characteristic of the contemplation stage.

All of the Following Are Statements That Might Be Made