DP 13 - Transtheoretical model

Question 1

What is the transtheoretical model of behaviour change?

Answer 1

Explains how people intentionally change their problem behaviour to achieve a health-related goal

Question 2

List the 5 stages:

Answer 2

• pre contemplation
• contemplation
  -preparation
• action
• maintenance

Question 3

Pre-contemplation v contemplation

Answer 3

Pre-contemplation: not ready to change and have no intention of taking any action to change within next 6 months. They defend behaviour .

Contemplation: When a negative emotion comes from behaviour they move to contemplation. This is where they think about changing but are still ambivalent about taking action (pros/cons)

Question 4

Preparation and action

Answer 4

Preparation:
having an intention and plan for change within next 30 days., may lack confidence but believe it’s necessary.

Action:
Makes visible attempts to change behaviour

Question 5

Relapse vs Lapse

Answer 5

Relapse = full return to original behaviour

Lapse = slip up but quick return to action

Question 6

Maintenance?

Answer 6

Sustained changed behaviour without relapse for 6 months or more.

Question 7

A strength and a limitation?

Answer 7

Takes into account individual differences and complex or simple behaviours.

But lack of research into validity of time frames for stages/the order or stages