HEA110-04W
Assignment #2
Six Transtheorheoretical Stages of Change Moving through stages of change is helpful in changing target behaviors. When a person doesn't think they have a problem or that they need to make a change, this is called the pre contemplation stage. Contemplation is when a person knows they need to make a change and plan on doing so within six months. They are aware of the benefits and cost of making a change and believe that the benefit outweighs the cost. The preparation stage is when a person plans on taking action within a month and have possibly even started making small changes in their behavior, even if it’s not consistent. During the action stage, people are actively modifying their behavior.