Creating a contract to identify behavior goals that would produce positive results for getting healthy is appropriate for which stage in the stages of change model?

• A. Preparation.
• B. Contemplation.
• C. Action.
• D. Pre-contemplation.

Answer: (C)

The concept here is that concrete, action-oriented planning signals movement into active change. Creating a contract to identify specific behavior goals and how to achieve them is a formal commitment to taking steps, which fits the Action stage, where individuals are actually implementing new healthy behaviors. In the earlier stages, people are still considering change (Contemplation) or not yet prepared to act (Pre-contemplation), while Preparation involves planning but not yet committing to tangible, executed actions. The contract serves as accountability and a clear roadmap for putting the plan into practice, supporting ongoing behavior change as you implement and monitor progress.