Behavior-change Models and Theories Flashcards
Upon completion of this deck, the learner will be able to list and describe the five stages of change, recognize a client's readiness to change, define self-efficacy, describe the health belief model, and explain how autonomy, competence, and relatedness influence motivation.
Clients in the action or maintenance stage of the stages of change should receive coaching in what style?
Consultant
As a consultant, the coach can provide expert insights and tips, when requested by the client.
Define
Health locus of control
Whether people tend to attribute their health to external factors (such as family members and genes and health providers), or internal factors (such as self-control and personal healthy efforts).
Clients in the preparation stage of the stages of change should receive coaching in what style?
Expert coach
This type of coaching style refers to coming to the client as a person who has been through the same challenges and can effectively work with the client to develop an action plan.
What are some traits of people in the action stage of the stages of change?
- Desire for opportunities to maintain change
- Starting to change beliefs and attitude
- High risk for relapse
Define
Intrinsic motivation
People are motivated to do a behavior because it is interesting or enjoyable to them.
Intrinsic motivation is a form of autonomous motivation and is the most effective type of motivation for behavior change.
The transtheoretical model of change emphasizes what in the aspect of behavior change?
- Behavior change is a process over time
- There are several factors that affect change
- Determining a person’s readiness to change is paramount.
What are some strategies health coaches can use while coaching people in the maintenance stage of the stages of change?
- Reevaluate current strategies
- Plan for contingencies
- Move from external to internal rewards
- Reevaluate goals
What are some goals for helping clients in the preparation stage of the stages of change?
- Co-create an action plan
- Positive feedback and reinforcement
A majority of clients’ behaviors stem from what factors?
- Friends
- Family
- Geographical location
- Culture
- Socioeconomic status
- Life experiences
- Work
According to the ecological perspective, what is the first level of the perspective that has the ability to shape all other factors?
Social and Cultural Norms and Expectations
An example of a social and cultural norm is food that is common in the region - fried food, vegetarian, farm to table, etc.
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Readiness to change
How willing and prepared a person is to change a given behavior.
What are some traits of people in the preparation stage of the stages of change?
- Seeking opportunities to engage in the target behavior
- Looking for information regarding change
What are some environmental factors that could affect someone’s behavior?
- Social norms
- Community influence
- Behavior reinforcement
- Observational learning
Define
Identified regulation
People perform an activity because it helps them reach a personally meaningful goal, even though they may not enjoy the activity very much.
For example, people may drink apple cider vinegar because they believe it will benefit their health even though they hate the taste of it.
What are some traits of people in the maintenance stage of the stages of change?
- Empowered
- Capable of coping with relapse
According to the ecological perspective, government regulations and support have what impact on health?
The government can control food prices, food availability, and sales tax.
What are the two main components in someone’s decision to change, according to the health belief model?
- Health Threat
- Health Behavior
What are some goals for helping clients in the contemplation stage of the stages of change?
- Explore available options
- Support cues to action
- Provide basic structured guidance
What are some factors that affect the ecological perspective?
- Interpersonal relationships
- Institutional and organizational rules, regulations, and policies
- Community design, social networks, and belief systems
- Societal norms
Define
Introjected regulation
People engage in an activity because they think they should, even though they do not want to.
According to the biopsychosocial model of health, health is comprised of what 3 factors?
- Biological
- Psychological
- Social
People in the maintenance stage of the stages to change are where in their behavior change journey?
Clients in this stage have been incorporating their lifestyle change for at least six months
Define
Counter-conditioning
Substituting healthier behaviors for unhealthy behaviors
What is the health belief model?
A model stating that people’s ideas and emotions about illness, prevention, and treatment may influence health behaviors and decisions about changing or not changing behaviors.
Define
Stimulus control
Removing reminders to engage in unhealthy behaviors and replacing them with reminders for healthy behavior.
Define
Integrated regulation
Behavior and its goals have become integrated into a person’s self-concept.
For example. people with integrated regulation may identify themselves as a runner since it is a part of their lifestyle, regardless of if they enjoy it or not.
What are some traits of people in the precontemplation stage of the stages of change?
- Unaware of a need to change
- Underaware of a problem
- Believe that their problem cannot be solved via behavior change
People in the contemplation stage of the stages to change are where in their behavior change journey?
Clients are considering making a change in their behavior but have not yet done so.
For example, clients in the contemplation stage may be sedentary but are considering becoming more active in the next few months.