self directed change, a transtheoretical model

Question 1

List and describe the stages of change presented in this chapter.

Answer 1

1) Precontemplation: people have no intention to take action in the foreseeable future, people do not know the consequences of their behavior

2) Contemplation: people intend to change within 6 months, aware of the pros of changing but still think about the cons

3) Preparation: stage where people intend to take action in the immediate future, more confident in their ability to change, view pros of changing as more than cons

4) Action: stage where people apply different processes to change their behavior

5) Maintenance: stage where people are working to consolidate the gains they made during action to minimize risks for relapse

Question 2

List three principles of change presented in this chapter.

Answer 2

1) The pros of changing must increase for people to progress out of contemplation

2) The cons of changing must decrease for people to progress

3) Processes of change are linked to specific stages of change