Thinking Stages Flashcards
T/F - We can’t divide people into groups of those who want to change and those who don’t want to change
True
T/F - Handle the immediate problem first
True
Is this a faulty idea about change: new awareness or new knowledge leads to change (a new behavior)
Yes this is a faulty idea
Is awareness of a problem enough to change?
No, awareness doesn’t lead to action, it’s not enough.
T/F - people want to learn and change if we tell them to
False
T/F - change is complicated, less linear, and stage-specific
True
T/F - change is hard and most people don’t do it
True
Is change predictable in that it follows a clear pattern and associated tasks?
Yes!
T/F - You could be in the Contemplation stage for a long time
True
T/F - to be a successful SW you need to move a person through the stages of change
True
T/F - it takes certain processes to move a person from one stage to the next
True
T/F - The Preparation to Action stage requires emotions
True
T/F - a person goes through the stages at the same speed
False - a person goes through the stages at their own pace and some stages may take more time
Match the processes of change:
A-Consciousness-raising
B-Self-reevaluation
C-Self-liberation
1-becoming aware of alternative behaviors, tools, capabilities
2-becoming aware of ourselves
3-seeing self in a new light, new identity/perspective
A / 2
B / 3
C / 1
Match the processes of change:
A-Social Liberation
B-Dramatic-relief
C-Counterconditioning
1- change our response to others and events (don’t go back to old ways)
2-a strong desire for change (emotions)
3-discovering ways that new change can be supported
A / 3
B / 2
C / 1
Match the processes of change:
A-Stimulus control
B-reinforcement management
C-helping people
1-rewarding new behavior
2-people in our life accept / support the new self
3-changing our routine / environment
A / 3
B / 1
C / 2
T/F - change occurs when the benefits outweigh the costs
True
What is a main feature of the Pre-contemplation stage?
No awareness to change and defend own actions, rationalize, and blame others
Consciousness-raising and Social liberation are part of which stage?
Pre-contemplation.
Need awareness of self and defending own behavior
Need awareness of alternatives, information, strategies
See that change might be possible
What is a main feature of the Contemplation stage?
You are aware of the need to change but no plan or commitment to change
What stage is Dramatic relief, consciousness-raising, and self-reevaluation part of?
Contemplation.
- there needs to be emotion
- be aware of what is working/not working
- compare one’s values with the problem
- people are vulnerable here
What is a main feature of the Preparation stage?
Active learning and trying new things (shopping around)
What stage has self-liberation and self-reevaluation?
Preparation
- need to see new alternatives that are possible
- make public statement, develop a plan, there is a sense of personal responsibility
*Pros start to outweigh the cons
What is a main feature of the Action stage?
you adopt new clear and purposeful practices
