Stages of behavioral change Flashcards
contemplation stage: Individual who seriously intend to change their behavior in
6 months
contemplation stage: they substitute
thinking for action
pros and cons are
equally weighted
% of individuals in this stage
30% contemplation stage
individuals stay in the stage
over 2 years: contemplation
Preparation stage: They intend to take action within the next
30 days
they usually have a plan of
action: preparation stage
they have take some action towards changing the risk behaviors within the past year
Preparation Stage
% of individuals in the preparation stage
10-20%
Action Stage: what behavioral changes have occurred
overt
most process involving change take place in
action stage
what is the busiest of stages
action stage
least stable of stages and chance for relapse
action stage
how long does action stage last
0-6 months
Maintenance Stage: Individuals learn
new ways to learn termination of behavior
