According to the stages of change model (Prochaska,DiClemente,& Norcross,1992),a client who is seeking information on smoking cessation from books and the Internet is likely in the __________ stage.
A)precontemplation
B)contemplation
C)preparation
D)action

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In the stages of change model, the preparation stage is characterized by individuals intending to take action in the immediate future and often involves seeking information or making plans to address their behavior, such as smoking cessation. This stage follows contemplation, where individuals are considering change but have not yet made a commitment to take action.

According to the Stages of Change Model (Prochaska,DiClemente,& Norcross,1992),a Client