Other models or theories

Question 1

Self-regulation

Answer 1

Control my own actions, emotions and thoughts
- Belief is vital
-Most are automatic but not all
- Effective self-regulation to enhance health behaviors

Question 2

Self-determination theory

Answer 2

Motivation for my goal
-Autonomous motivation
- Percieved competence

Question 3

Implementation Intentions

Answer 3

Conscious processing with automatic behavioral enactment
- Impartant to plan how, where and when
Situations cues and having a goal

Question 4

The transtheoretical model of behavior change

Answer 4

Claims there are stages to health changes
- Suggested treatment goals and interventions for each stage
- Originally for addictive disorders

Question 5

The transtheoretical model of behavior change - Precontemplation

Answer 5

No intention of change
- No awareness
- No motivation
- Sees it as no threat
- Educate them

Question 6

The transtheoretical model of behavior change - Contemplation

Answer 6

Awareness of health threat but no commitment to change
- Motivational interviews, to increase receptivity

Question 7

The transtheoretical model of behavior change - Preparation

Answer 7

Intention to change, hasnt started yet
- Modification of a behavior to a degree

Question 8

The transtheoretical model of behavior change - Action

Answer 8

Modify behavior to overcome the problem
- Requires committment and energy
- Stopping the unhealthy behavior

Question 9

The transtheoretical model of behavior change - Maintenance

Answer 9

• Working on preventing relapse
• The model is a spiral, it can bounce back to tother stages

Question 10

Percieved barriers

Answer 10

Aspects of one’s life that can interfere with good health behaviors
- Not enough sleep, two jobs, unsafe environment to work out etc