The Stages of Change Instrument is based on the transtheoretical model. This model suggests that ...

The Stages of Change Instrument is based on the transtheoretical model. This model suggests that people engage in lifestyle behaviors by progressing through stages in the following order:
 
  A) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance.
  B) preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance.
  C) contemplation, preparation, action, precontemplation, maintenance.
  D) preparation, action, maintenance, precontemplation, contemplation.
  E) precontemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, contemplation.