behaviour change Flashcards
define self care
actions taken to look after ones self, ensuring they stay healthy or actively mange conditions
what are the 2 phases of behaviour enactment
motivational phase and postintentional phase
describe the motivational phase
individual evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of carry on behaviour
describe post intentional phase
individual has chosen desired behaviour and implements plan to enact behaviour
what are 3 components needed for the motivational phase
individual needs;
information
education
understanding
name 3 components necessary for postintentional phase
individual needs:
social support
help goal setting
education and info
what are the 6 stages of change
- pre-contemplation
2.contemplation
3.preparation
4.action
5.maintenance
6.relapse (this can occur from stage 2-5)
name 3 reasons why people would become motivated
1.become aware of need to change
2.to have a sense of purpose
3.feel powerful and in control
4.they experience discomfort in current state
name 2 things active change involves
active reinforcements
support networks
name 5 things that may cause a relapse
targets too high
rewards too far away
unforeseen crisis
lack of support
coping with negative consequences (anxiety)
give 3 criticisms of the stages of change model
- people become labelled at a stage
- focus on conscious process
3.must complete all stages to achieve result
why was the health belief model specifically made
to understand performance of health behaviours specifically not general behaviours
who released a health belife model in 1966
Rosenstock
What year did Becker release his health beliefs model
1974
what are the 2 major categories for Berckers health beliefs model
Demographic variables
Psychological characteristics
