Clinical Psychology: The Transtheoretical Model

Question 1

Analysis of 18 major approaches to therapy led to the identification of 10 empirically supported change processes (interventions):

• C_________ raising
• Self-l___________
• S________ liberation
• Dramatic r_________
• S_______-reevaluation
• Counter C__________
• Environmental R_____________
• R_____________ management
• S__________ control
• H_____/s______ relationships

Answer 1

• Consciousness
• Liberation
• Social
• Relief
• Self
• Conditioning
• Reevaluation
• Reinforcement
• Stimulus
• Helping/supportive

Question 2

The Transtheoretical Model ____________ address the etiology or characteristics of maladaptive Bx.

Answer 2

Does not.

Question 3

The Six Stages of Change are:

Answer 3

• Precontemplation
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance
• Termination

Question 4

Interventions are most effective when they:

Answer 4

Match the person’s stage of change.

Question 5

______________ refers to the strength of perceived pros and cons of the problem behavior and plays a role in all stages, but is a particularly important determinant of motivation during the contemplation stage.

Answer 5

Decisional balance.

Question 6

_____________ refers to the client’s confidence that he/she will be able to cope with high-risk situations without relapsing.

Answer 6

Self-efficacy.

Question 7

___________ refers to the intensity of urges to engage in the problem behavior, and is inversely related to self-efficacy.

Answer 7

Temptation.