Stages of Change Quiz: Transtheoretical Model (TTM) Principles

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What is a key principle of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of Behavior Change?

Success is only achieved by moving from one stage to another

A person's resistance is not an indicator of readiness for change

Relapse is uncommon and indicates failure in the change process

Intervention must target the person's current stage of readiness (correct)

In which TTM stage does a person acknowledge the need for change but may not have specific plans to change in the near future?

Maintenance

Contemplative (correct)

Preparation

Action

What characterizes the Maintenance stage in the Stages of Change in the TTM?

Developing a plan to take action soon

Behavior has been consistent for at least 6 months (correct)

Taking concrete steps toward change with a detailed plan

No fear of relapse and complete cessation of previous behavior

Which behavior change stage reflects a person being rewarded?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Staging Tool used in TTM?

To determine the client's stage of readiness for behavior change Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the approach to relapse within the Transtheoretical Model?

Relapse can occur at any stage and serves as a learning opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of consciousness-raising/education in stage-based counseling strategies?

To assess the client's current knowledge/understanding Signup and view all the answers

Why might a counselor introduce the concept of a 'client-provider partnership' in decision making?

To emphasize the importance of open communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exploring beliefs about health/illness or substance use?

To assess the client's current knowledge/understanding Signup and view all the answers

In stage-based counseling, what is the main objective of discussing pros and cons or conducting cost-benefit analysis?

To link benefits of not engaging in the behavior to long-term goals Signup and view all the answers

Why would a counselor ask a person to keep a diary of daily activities in relation to changing behavior?

To identify barriers to changing behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of linking a client with someone successful in a similar situation with new behavior?

To add to the pros for changing behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of activities in the Maintenance stage of behavior change?

Developing contingency plans to prevent relapse Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM) involves actively engaging in behavior change and facing variables specific to early or one-time action?

Stage 6: Acting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'counter conditioning' involve in the process of behavior change?

Seeking substitutes for problem behavior Signup and view all the answers

In the Precaution Adoption Process Model, what does Stage 2 (Unengaged) refer to?

Forming opinions about a hazard after hearing about it Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves the belief that one can be successful in an attempt to change behavior and is important at each stage of behavior change?

Self-Efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What transition issue is important between Stage 1 (Unaware) and Stage 2 (Unengaged) of the Precaution Adoption Process Model?

Communication from significant others Signup and view all the answers

'Confirmation bias' and 'perseverance of beliefs' are associated with which stage of the Precaution Adoption Process Model?

Stage 4: Decided Not to Act Signup and view all the answers

'Lead Time Bias' describes a situation where:

'Confirmation bias' leads to a false sense of helping but with similar outcomes Signup and view all the answers

'Social Liberation' in the process of behavior change involves:

'Accepting a 'problem-free' lifestyle' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of Behavior Change

The TTM views behavior change as a process that involves a series of stages, which correspond to an individual's readiness to change.
The stages of change are:
- Pre-contemplative: No intention to change behavior, unaware of consequences, or pros of maintaining current behavior outweigh the cons.
- Contemplative: Acknowledging the need for change, intending to take action, but not ready to change.
- Preparation: Getting ready to take action, developing a plan, and may have attempted change.
- Action: Putting the plan into action, concrete steps toward change, and practicing new behavior.
- Maintenance: Behavior change is incorporated into daily life, consistent over a long period, and less than 6 months is considered relapse.
- Relapse: A setback, but an opportunity to learn and improve.
- Termination: Complete behavior change, zero temptation, and 100% self-efficacy.

Application of TTM

TTM has been applied to various behaviors, including:
- Smoking cessation
- Substance use
- HIV risk reduction
- Weight loss
- Stress management

Staging Tool

Used to determine the stage of readiness for change.
Consists of questions that gauge clients' feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Reflects what the client is being staged for, such as increased exercise, sexual risk reduction, or giving up cigarettes.

Stage-Based Counseling Strategies

Pre-contemplative:
- Consciousness-raising and education
- Exploring beliefs about health/illness
- Introducing the concept of a client-provider partnership
- Storytelling and presenting case studies
Contemplative:
- Exploring ambivalence and pros/cons
- Conducting discussions related to self-image and behavior
- Identifying barriers to changing behavior
Preparation:
- Developing a plan and practicing skills
- Developing a detailed schedule and planning for anticipated barriers
- Linking clients with successful peers
Action:
- Continuing to assess and build skills
- Tracking progress and rewarding success
- Using helping relationships and making environmental changes
Maintenance:
- Developing contingency plans to prevent relapse
- Planning for life transitions and extra support
- Continuing rewards and recognition
- Training clients as peer mentors

How Change Occurs

Consciousness-raising
Dramatic relief/emotional arousal
Environmental reevaluation
Social liberation
Self-reevaluation
Stimulus control
Helping relationships
Counter conditioning
Reinforcement management
Self-liberation

Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM)

PAPM is similar to TTM, but with some differences in stages.
PAPM identifies seven stages:
- Unaware: Completely unaware of a health hazard.
- Unengaged: Aware of the hazard, but not personally engaged.
- Deciding: Facing a decision about acting.
- Decided not to act: Decided not to take action.
- Decided to act: Decision to act, but not necessarily correlating to action.
- Action: Actively engaging in behavior change.
- Maintenance: Continued behavior change.

PAPM Constructs

Stage 1: Unaware
- Individual is completely unaware of a health hazard.
Stage 2: Unengaged
- Aware of the hazard, but not personally engaged.
Stage 3: Deciding
- Facing a decision about acting.
Stage 4: Decided not to act
- Decided not to take action.
Stage 5: Decided to act
- Decision to act, but not necessarily correlating to action.
Stage 6: Action
- Actively engaging in behavior change.
Stage 7: Maintenance
- Continued behavior change.

Issues Likely to Determine Progress Between Stages

Stage transition important issues:
- Media messages about hazard and precaution
- Communication from significant others
- Personal experience with hazard
- Beliefs about hazard likelihood and severity
- Beliefs about personal susceptibility
- Beliefs about precaution effectiveness and difficulty
- Behaviors and recommendations of others
- Perceived social norms
- Fear and worry

Lead Time Bias

Attributing the outcome of a condition to one's own actions, when in reality, the outcome would have occurred anyway.
Example: Believing that getting a vaccine helped prevent a condition, when in reality, the condition would have been prevented regardless of the vaccine.

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