Psychology Of Behavior Change

Question 1

What is the definition of behavior?

Answer 1

An action that can be observed, measured, and modified.

Question 2

What stage of change is someone in if they are engaging in a new behavior and have been doing so for less then six months?

Answer 2

Action

Question 3

What stage of change is someone in if they are in denial or ignorant to the fact that a change may be necessary?

Answer 3

Pre-contemplation

Question 4

What type of motivation is driven by personal enjoyment and satisfaction?

Answer 4

Intrinsic motivation

Question 5

Which psychological need in the self-determination theory (SDT) Is described as the basic need to feel in control of one’s own behavior and goals?

Answer 5

Autonomy

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

Answer 6

“How did you first noticed that you were gaining weight?”

Question 7

What type of goal is focused on the necessary steps to achieve it?

Answer 7

Process goal

Question 8

What does the “A” in S.M.A.R.T. Goals stand for?

Answer 8

Achievable

Question 9

What type of goal is open to interpretation by the client as opposed to being supported by measurable data?

Answer 9

A subjective goal

Question 10

When communicating with clients what type of communication must be constructive and effective to improve competence?

Answer 10

Feedback

Question 11

What is Transtheoreretical model (TTM)?

Answer 11

A behavior change model on the stages of change, the process of changing behavior, self-efficacy, and the decision balance.

Question 12

What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Answer 12

A collaborative, client focused method of guiding a client toward a self-identified motivation for change.

Question 13

The TTM is based on what 4 interrelated constructs?

Answer 13

1. Stages of change
2. Processes of change
3. Self-Efficacy
4. Decisional balance

Question 14

What are the five stages of change?

Answer 14

1. Pre- contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance

Question 15

What are key indicators of “Pre-Contemplation”

Answer 15

1. Lacks the belief that they could change, even if they wanted to.
2. Perceives no control over their behavior.
3. Defeated by failed prior attempts to change.

Question 16

What are key indicators of “contemplation”

Answer 16

1. Aware of potential benefits of making a change but perceives the cost outweighing the benefits.
2. Procrastinating making efforts towards the behavior change.

Question 17

What are key indicators of “Preparation”?

Answer 17

Begins to take small steps towards the target behavior change.

Question 18

What are key indicators of “Action”?

Answer 18

1. Actively doing things to change or modify behavior.

2. Structures their environment in ways that support their healthy behavior.

Question 19

What are key indicators to “Maintenance”?

Answer 19

1. New behavior becomes second nature.
2. Greater confidence in ability to maintain the new behavior.
3. Greater sense of control over their behavior.