Prochaskas Six Stage Model Of Behaviour Change

Question 1

What does prochaskas six stage model of behaviour change suggest? (Intro)

Answer 1

• Prochaskas model is a 6 stage model which explains the cyclical process of bhv change e.g. giving up an add
• It sees add bhv change as a pos and dynamic process and recognises relapse is an inevitable and natural part of process
• Prochaska emphasises importance of getting right intervention at the right time in this process

Question 2

What are the 6 stages in the model of behaviour change?

Answer 2

Pre - contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination

Question 3

What is meant by the pre - contemplation stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 3

• indv doesnt consider themselves as having an add
• isnt thinking abt changing bhv which could be due to denial or demotivation
• intervention would focus on helping add consider the need for change

Question 4

What is meant by the contemplation stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 4

• indv is now thinking about changing bhv
• aware of financial costs and benefits and need for action
• intervention would be ways to help indv understand that the pros of overcoming the add outweigh the costs

Question 5

What is meant by the preparation stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 5

• indv believes pros of changing bhv outweighs costs
• decide to change
• intervention would be receiving support in making a plan to quit add

Question 6

What is meant by the action stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 6

• plan has been put into action and indv is continuing with their bhv change
• e.g. behavioural/cog therapies
• intervention is learning coping strategies indv will need to maintain change of bhv

Question 6

What is meant by the maintenance stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 6

• indv has maintained change of bhv for more than 6 months
• focusing on preventing relapse using avoidance strategies
• intervention is applying the coping strategies they have learned and use support they have to prevent relapse

Question 6

What is meant by the termination stage and what is the intervention?

Answer 6

• indv no longer turns to add bhvs to cope with stress/anx
• confident in ability to resist add bhvs
• final stage may not be possible for all ppl to achieve
• most appropriate goal for some would be to prolong maintenance for as long as they can, accepting that relapse is likely to occur at some point
• no intervention required

Question 7

What does this model say about relapse?

Answer 7

• relapse is not considered as failure to changing add bhv
• can occur at any time
• indv will simply return to earlier stages such as contemplation and preparation and work their way back up again

Question 8

What are the three AO3 PEELS to evaluate prochaskas six stage model of behaviour change?

Answer 8

Weakness - too complicated
Strength - pos view of relapse
Weakness - social desirability