stages and processes of change

Question 1

self efficacy

Answer 1

belief in ones ability to take action and perform a specific behaviour

Question 2

locus of control

Answer 2

place a person designates as the source of responsibility; internal/external

Question 3

pre contemplation

Answer 3

not intending to change, awareness incomplete, pros for not changing outweigh the cons

Question 4

contemplation

Answer 4

intending to change in next 6 months, self confidence is low

Question 5

preparation

Answer 5

intending to change in next 30 days, may be modifying behaviour slightly already, might have tried

Question 6

action

Answer 6

have changed behaviour in past 6 months, risk for relapse is high, need support

Question 7

maintenance

Answer 7

confidence is very high, lasts from 6 months - termination, learned strategies to deal with lapses, don’t get support anymore

Question 8

physical benefits of exercise

Answer 8

reduces risk for certain diseases

Question 9

mental benefits

Answer 9

decreases anxiety and depression

Question 10

goal setting

Answer 10

specific, reasonable, sensitive, realistic

make a plan, set short term goals, write them down