A recent meta-analysis of 39 studies using stages of change measures found that clients in which stage pretreatment tended to make the most progress during treatment?

A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Maintenance

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique for amalgamating the findings from independent studies to arrive at a conclusion about the body of research.

Pretreatment Stage

The phase before formal therapy begins, involving initial assessments, building rapport, and setting goals for therapy.