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Contemplation Ladder

Abbreviation

CLADDER

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Description

The Contemplation Ladder was designed as a continuous measure of readiness to quit smoking. It is a very brief measure, sensitive to interventions designed to enhance motivation in substance abusers. It consists of the image of a ladder with 11 "rungs" and 5 anchor statements loosely reflecting the stages of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance). Subjects circle the "rung" that most closely matches their level of interest in changing their smoking behavior.