Week 4: Behaviour Change Frameworks

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Which component is NOT part of SMART goal setting?

Flexible (correct)

Time-bound

Measurable

Achievable

Which type of feedback is primarily focused on performance knowledge?

Tangible feedback

Motivational feedback

Social feedback

Informational feedback (correct)

What is one of the main principles of Motivational Interviewing?

Enforce authority

Expand personal goals

Maximize resistance

Develop discrepancy (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a self-reward?

Treating oneself to a favorite dessert Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior change technique increases awareness of one's behavior?

Self-monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using open-ended questions in MI?

To encourage dialogue Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT typically considered a technique for self-monitoring?

Monthly fitness assessments Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes perceived behavioral control?

Beliefs about the ease or difficulty of performing a behavior Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the preparation stage of the Transtheoretical Model?

Intending to take action in the immediate future and may begin taking small steps. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Health Belief Model refers to the belief about the effectiveness of an action to reduce risk?

Perceived Benefits Signup and view all the answers

In the Theory of Planned Behavior, what are subjective norms primarily concerned with?

Beliefs about whether important others support the behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Health Belief Model is directly linked to an individual's readiness to change due to external influences?

Cues to Action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the relapse stage in the Transtheoretical Model?

Returning to old behaviors and abandoning the new changes. Signup and view all the answers

What does perceived susceptibility reflect in the context of health behavior change?

Beliefs about the risk of acquiring a condition. Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model involves actively working to prevent relapse after achieving change?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attitudes towards behavior, which of the following accurately describes attitude in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

Evaluation of the desirability or undesirability of performing a behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conceptual Frameworks for Behaviour Change

Transtheoretical Model

Stages of Change:
- Precontemplation: No intent to change behavior in the next 6 months.
- Contemplation: Acknowledgment of the problem, planning to act within the next 6 months.
- Preparation: Intents to act soon, possibly starting small changes (within the month).
- Action: Actively modifying behavior to overcome issues.
- Maintenance: Sustaining changes made during the action stage, focusing on preventing relapse.
- Relapse: Returning to previous behaviors, negating new changes.

Health Belief Model

Perceived Severity: Beliefs regarding the seriousness of a health condition (e.g., untreated hypertension risks).
Perceived Susceptibility: Beliefs about personal risk for a condition (e.g., family history of diabetes).
Perceived Benefits: Beliefs about the effectiveness of actions taken to mitigate risks (e.g., exercising reduces heart disease risk).
Perceived Barriers: Concerns over costs or side effects when considering action (e.g., medication costs).
Cues to Action: External factors that prompt readiness for change (e.g., advice or health campaigns).
Self-Efficacy: Confidence in the ability to take action (e.g., following a diet plan).

Theory of Planned Behavior

Attitude Toward Behavior: Overall evaluation of the behavior (e.g., perceiving exercise as beneficial).
Subjective Norms: Beliefs about social pressure from important others to engage in the behavior (e.g., family support for quitting smoking).
Perceived Behavioral Control: Beliefs about the facilitation or difficulty of performing the behavior (e.g., managing time to exercise).

Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs)

Goal Setting

SMART Goals:
- Specific: Clearly defined objectives (e.g., walking 30 minutes daily).
- Measurable: Criteria for tracking progress (e.g., using a pedometer).
- Achievable: Realistic goals (e.g., starting with 10 minutes of exercise).
- Relevant: Goals that are personally meaningful (e.g., improving health).
- Time-bound: Setting a deadline for achieving the goal (e.g., within 3 months).

Self-Monitoring

Techniques:
- Keeping a food diary.
- Using apps to track physical activity.
- Monitoring health metrics like blood glucose levels.
Benefits: Enhances awareness of behaviors, provides progress feedback, identifies patterns and triggers.

Feedback and Rewards

Types of Feedback:
- Informational Feedback: Data on performance (e.g., daily step counts).
- Motivational Feedback: Encouragement (e.g., praise from coaches).
Rewards:
- Tangible Rewards: Gifts or certificates.
- Social Rewards: Recognition and praise.
- Self-Rewards: Personal treats or enjoyable activities.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Principles of MI:
- Express Empathy: Understand and relate to clients' feelings (e.g., acknowledging the difficulty of quitting smoking).
- Develop Discrepancy: Contrast current behavior with broader personal goals (e.g., wanting health for family, but smoking impedes this).
- Roll with Resistance: Accept the person's viewpoint without contention (e.g., exploring readiness for change).
- Support Self-Efficacy: Reinforce belief in the capability to change (e.g., highlighting past successes).
MI Skills:
- Open-ended Questions: Encourage deeper reflection (e.g., discussing thoughts on dietary changes).

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Explore the key concepts from Week 4's lecture on behavior change frameworks. This quiz will test your understanding of the Transtheoretical Model and its stages, including Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, and Action. Prepare to examine how these concepts apply to real-life scenarios and personal development.