Mаtt hаs been cоnsuming аlcоhоl for years and over the last half year his consumption has become more frequent and problematic. While Matt recognizes that his drinking is problematic, he is rather ambivalent about the matter and he has not made a conscious effort, plan or timetable to stop it. According to the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) model, Matt would be classified as being in the _____ stage of change.