Learning Behavior Modifications and Defense Mechanism Flashcards
Transtheoretical Model
Precontemplations
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Precontemplation
Raise awairness, provide information, motivational approaches
contemplation/Preperation
Personal importance, commitment
Preparation/Action/Maintenance
Reinforcement, behavioral control, direct assistance
Action/Maintenace
Awareness of new social norms
Keys to successful recycling
Persistant eforts
Repeated contacts
Helpin the smoker take the next step
Bolster self efficacy and Motivation
Match strategy to patient stage of change
Precontemplation
The state in which there is little or no consideration of change of the current pattern of behavior in the foreseeable future
Tasks:
Awarness of need for change
concern about the current pattern of behavior
envasion possibility of change
Goal:
Serious consideration of change for this behavior
Contemplation
The stage where the individual examine the current patter of behavior and the potential for change in a risk - reward analysis
Task:
Analyze pro and cons of current behavior
Analyze cost and benefits of change
Decision-making
Build confidence that change is possible
GoalL
An evaluation that leads to a decision to change
May be meet with resistance
Preparation
The stage in which the individual makes a commitement to take action to change the behavior pattern and develop a plan and strategy for change
Task:
Increasing commitement to change
Create a concrete plan
Goal:
Set a date
Action
The stage in which the individual implements the plan and takes steps to change the current behavior pattern and to begin creating a new behior pattern
Task:
Adhere to start date
Revise plan as needed
Sustain commitement in face of difficulties
Goals:
New pattern established for a significant period of time (3 to 6 months)
