The 6 Stages of Change model is used to describe a person's progression in what area?

• A. Behavior change
• B. Physical health only
• C. Legal compliance
• D. Medication management

Answer: (A)

Readiness to change a behavior is what the 6 Stages of Change model describes. It outlines a person’s position in the process of changing a behavior—from not considering change to actively adopting and maintaining a new behavior. The stages—precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance (with some versions adding termination)—help tailor support to where someone is in their journey, recognizing that change is a gradual process.

This framework isn’t limited to one area like physical health, legal compliance, or medication management. Those can all involve behavior change, but the model applies to changing any behavior, because it focuses on where a person is in terms of readiness and commitment to change. That’s why the best answer is behavior change.