Psychological Models of Health and Wellbeing

Question 1

What is the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

Answer 1

the more favourable the attitude, subjective norm and percieved control = the stronger the intention for the person to perform that behaviour

Question 2

What 3 Factors does Behaviour Derive from?

Answer 2

Attitude - depends on beliefs, can be negative or positive

Subjective Norms - depends on social circle beliefs

Perceived Control - depends on control beliefs, whether you think you can do it or not

Question 3

What are the Strengths of Planned Behaviour?

Answer 3

• identifies barrier to behaviour change
• therefore can adapt behaviours

Question 4

Why can Planned Behaviour be Criticised?

Answer 4

• its a uni-directional model - doesn’t suit everyone
• relies on disregarding other important determinations of behaviour e.g. environmental influences
• there is limited effectiveness

Question 5

What is the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change?

Answer 5

AKA stages of change model
= identifies the motivations of which people progress and release by using stage-based interventions to relate the patients readiness

Question 6

What are the Stages for Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change? Explain them.

Answer 6

1. Precontemplation
   - not ready
   - no intention to act for next 6 month
   - may not be aware things need to change, resistant to help, may be uninformed about consequences
2. Contemplation
   - ready to change
   - intent to act in the next 6 month
   - believe pros over cons
3. Preparation
   - putting a plan into action
4. Action
   - making the change
5. Maintenance
   - 3+ months to develop new habit
   - less tempted to go back
6. Relpase
   - fall back into old habits
   - cycle back to pre-contemplation

Question 7

What is Intrinsic Motivation

Answer 7

desire to engage in activities without rewards but satisfying internal needs