Chapter 15: Basics of Behaviour Change and Health Psychology Flashcards

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What is the key principle underlying the Stages of Change Model?

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The notion behaviour change occurs in steps

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What are the stages in the Stages of Change Model?

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Stage 1: Pre-contemplation - people are not thinking about changing and are not interested in help
Stage 2: Contemplation - people contemplate the pros and cons of modifying their behaviour. It might take a few weeks to a lifetime to get through this stage
Stage 3: Preparation/determination - people make a commitment to change
Stage 4: Action/willpower - individuals believe they have the ability to change their behaviour. This stage generally lasts 6 months, but can be as short as one hour
Stage 5: Maintenance - the ability to successfully avoid a return to the bad habit

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In addition to the five stages in the Stages of Change Model, what additional two stages should the personal trainer be aware of?

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Relapse - a return to the bad habit

Transcendence - maintaining maintenance

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Antecedents

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Stimuli that precede the behaviour

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Consequences

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A result or effect of an action or condition

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Shaping

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The reinforcement of successive approximations until the desired goal is reached

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Observational Learning

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Individuals are influenced by how those around them behave

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When should a personal trainer ask for help?

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When the trainer finds herself in a situation where she has little or no first-hand experience. This can include circumstances such as:

  • Clients with eating disorders
  • Clients with low self-esteem
  • Clients developing distorted thinking
  • Negative change in client’s adherence or satisfaction with the program
  • Unhealthy habits
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