Understanding Change Cycle

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What is a characteristic of a person in the Action stage?

They are maintaining a new behavior as part of their daily routine. (correct)

They are evaluating factors that motivate and deter them from changing.

They are considering the benefits of changing their behavior.

They are relapsing into old patterns of behavior.

What is the primary focus of the Preparation stage?

Reflecting on past attempts to change a behavior.

Developing a plan of action to change a behavior. (correct)

Maintaining a new behavior over time.

Considering the pros and cons of changing a behavior.

Which stage of the transtheoretical model is characterized by a high vulnerability to relapse?

Contemplation

Action

Preparation

Maintenance (correct)

What is the primary goal of the Contemplation stage?

To evaluate the pros and cons of changing a behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Maintenance and Action stages?

The individual has integrated the new behavior into their daily routine. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the patient's statement 'I'm still having the jaw pain we talked about at my last visit. I know you gave me a referral to a specialist, but I haven’t called them yet to make an appointment. I'm still determining if it's necessary.', what stage of the transtheoretical model is the patient currently in?

Contemplation Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor in supporting behavior change according to the research?

Expression of empathy Signup and view all the answers

What stage of behavior change typically involves setting specific goals and making a plan?

Preparation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivator for behavior change according to the transtheoretical model?

Intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of behavior change where patients are not yet considering changing their behavior?

Precontemplation Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of behavior change where patients have already made changes and are working to maintain them?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of behavior change where patients are considering changing their behavior but have not yet taken action?

Contemplation Signup and view all the answers

In the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, which stage is characterized by individuals not seeing any reason to change their behavior despite evidence suggesting otherwise?

Precontemplation Signup and view all the answers

According to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, what is the primary characteristic of the Contemplation stage?

Individuals are weighing the pros and cons of change Signup and view all the answers

In the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, what is the primary characteristic of the Preparation stage?

Individuals have a clear intention to change their behavior and are exploring ways to follow through Signup and view all the answers

According to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, which stage is characterized by individuals being actively engaged in changed behavior?

Action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories suggests that an individual's behavior is influenced by their competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Self-Determination Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories suggests that an individual's intention is influenced by their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control?

Theory of Planned Behavior Signup and view all the answers

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