15 Questions
What characterizes the precontemplation stage in behavior modification?
Uninformed or under-informed about behavior consequences
Which stage involves demoralization resulting from multiple unsuccessful change attempts?
Precontemplation stage
What is involved in the contemplation stage of behavior modification?
Intention to change in the next six months and awareness of pros and cons
Which stage includes intention to take action in the immediate future and having a plan of action?
Preparation stage
What is involved in the action stage of behavior modification?
Making specific overt modifications in lifestyle within the past six months
How long does the maintenance stage last according to the text?
Six months to five years
What do the Stages of Change explain?
When changes in cognition, emotion, and behavior will take place
What do the processes of change explain?
How changes occur
How many covert and overt processes need to be implemented successfully through the stages of change?
Ten
Which processes are used for early stage transitions in behavior modification?
Experiential Processes
Which processes are used for later stages of change in behavior modification?
Behavioral Processes
What is the primary focus of the Trans theoretical Model (TTM)?
Intentional behavior change
What characterizes the Contemplation stage in behavior modification according to the TTM?
Considering change within the next 6 months
What is the temporal dimension represented by the Transtheoretical Model (TTM)?
Change occurring over a period of time
What is the primary characteristic of the Maintenance stage in behavior modification according to the TTM?
Sustaining the changed behavior over time
Study Notes
Stages of Change in Behavior Modification
- Precontemplation stage is characterized by being uninformed or under-informed about behavior consequences
- Demoralization can result from multiple unsuccessful change attempts
- Contemplation stage involves intention to change in the next six months and awareness of pros and cons
- Preparation stage includes intention to take action in the immediate future and having a plan of action
- Action stage involves making specific overt modifications in lifestyle within the past six months
- Maintenance stage includes making modifications in lifestyle and working to prevent relapse
- The Maintenance stage lasts from six months to five years
- The Stages of Change explain when changes in cognition, emotion, and behavior will take place
- The processes of change explain how those changes occur
- There are ten covert and overt processes that need to be implemented successfully through the stages of change
- The first five processes are classified as Experiential Processes, used for early stage transitions
- The last five processes are known as Behavioral Processes, used for later stages of change
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