Lecture 3 Behavior change

Question 1

Transtheoretical model of behavior

Answer 1

1. pre-contemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation
4. action
5. maintenance

Question 2

Pre-contemplation

Answer 2

Resistant to change/ does not want to think about making a change

Question 3

contemplation

Answer 3

giving change some thought not always visible from outside view

Question 4

Preparation

Answer 4

visibly getting ready to change
ex. buying running shoes, meeting with counselors

Question 5

action

Answer 5

actively doing behavior for 3-6 months

Question 6

Maintenance

Answer 6

maintaining new behavior for 6 months of more

Question 7

What is a SMART goal?

Answer 7

S. Specific M. Measurable A. Attainable R. Reward/Reinforcement T. Time

Question 8

Accountibility

Answer 8

taking responsibility for personal actions

Question 9

countering

Answer 9

replace a bad habit with a neutral/good habit

Question 10

shaping

Answer 10

a series of small goals to move you to overall goal

Question 11

Triggers

Answer 11

instance/situation that temps/encouraged bad behavior