Chapter 2 Vocab: Behaviour Modification

Question 1

Self Efficacy

Answer 1

One’ belief in the ability to perform a given task

Question 2

Locus of control

Answer 2

A concept examining the extent to which a person believes he or she can influence the external environment

Question 3

Motivation

Answer 3

The desire and will to do something

Question 4

Learning theories

Answer 4

Behavioural modification perspective stating that most behaviours are learned and maintained under complex schedules of reinforcement and anticipated outcomes.

Question 5

Problem solving model

Answer 5

Behavioural modification model proposing that many behaviours are the result of making decisions as the individual seeks to solve the problem behaviour.

Question 6

Relapse prevention model

Answer 6

Behavioural modification model based on the principle that high-risk situations can be anticipated though the development of strategies to prevent relapses and lapses.

Question 7

Transtheoretical model

Answer 7

Behaviour modification model proposing that change is accomplished through a series of progressive stages in keeping with a person’s readiness to change

Question 8

Precontemplation stage

Answer 8

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which an individual is unwilling to change behaviour

Question 9

Contemplation stage

Answer 9

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which the individual is considering changing the behaviour within the next 6 months

Question 10

Preparation stage

Answer 10

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which the individual is getting ready to change within the next month

Question 11

Action stage

Answer 11

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which the individual is actively changing a negative behaviour or adopting a new, healthy behaviour

Question 12

Maintenance stage

Answer 12

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which the individual maintains behavioural change for up to five years

Question 13

Termination/adoption stage

Answer 13

stage of change in the transtheoretical model in which the individual has eliminated an undesirable behaviour or maintained a positive behaviour for more than 5 years

Question 14

Behaviour modification

Answer 14

the process of permanently changing negative behaviours to positive behaviours that will lead to better health and well-being

Question 15

SMART goals

Answer 15

Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-specific