Transtheoretical Model

Question 1

Who created the TTM and when

Answer 1

DiClemente and Prochaska 83

Question 2

What was it originally designed for

Answer 2

Help people give up smoking voluntarily

Question 3

What does it propose

Answer 3

People go through stages of change when trying to change but not in a linear way in a cyclical way and may go back

Question 4

As well as stages of change what are the other 4 constructs of the model

Answer 4

Decision balance, Process of change, self-efficacy and temptation

Question 5

What are the parts of the SOC

Answer 5

PC PAM - pre-contemplation, contemplation, Preparation, Action and Maintenance also Termination has been added

Question 6

Explain P

Answer 6

Precontemplation, no interest or desire

Question 7

Explain C

Answer 7

Consideration of the pros and cons of taking action.

Question 8

Explain P(2)

Answer 8

Planning to take action within the month

Question 9

Explain A

Answer 9

Has started but less than 6 months. Unstable relapse is possible

Question 10

Explain M

Answer 10

Exercising for longer than 6 months

Question 11

Explain T

Answer 11

Termination is thought to be exercising for 5 years or more

Question 12

Explain construct of Decision balance

Answer 12

Pros and Cons. Although in the model at the contemplation stage it is a regularly occurring construct

Question 13

Explain construct of Self Efficacy

Answer 13

This should increase as persistance with exercise continues and coaches need to understand this

Question 14

Explain the process of change

Answer 14

How movement from one stage to the next can be influenced

Question 15

What are the 2 types of strategies for POC

Answer 15

Cognitive and Behavioural

Question 16

What are the Cognitive strategies

Answer 16

Consciousness-raising, Dramatic relief, Self-revaluation, Environmental re-evaluation, Social liberation

Question 17

What are the behavioural processes of change

Answer 17

Self-liberation, Counterconditioning, Stimulus control, Contingency management, and helping relationships

Question 18

When is it suggested these two themes of POC are beneficial

Answer 18

Cognitive - early stages
Behavioural - latter stages

Question 19

What about TEMPTATION

Answer 19

Understanding when this is likely to occur may prepare exercises and coaches better to overcome

Question 20

Name the 10 processes of change within the TTM

Answer 20

Consciousness-raising, Environmental re-evaluation, Dramatic relief, Self re-evaluation, Social liberation, Self-liberation, helping relationships, reinforcement management, counter conditioning and Stimulus control.

Question 21

Explain Consciousness raising

Answer 21

raising awareness of behaviour on self and others and learning new facts that support a healthy life. PRECONTEMPLATION

Question 22

Explain Environmental re-evaluation

Answer 22

Social and Physical environmental impact of positive or negative habits. PRECONTEMPLATION

Question 23

Explain Dramatic relief

Answer 23

Emotional/ emotions awareness of how positive and negative effects of lifestyle behaviour impacts

Question 24

Explain self-revaluation

Answer 24

Linked to decisional balance, aligning your behaviour with your values and your identity

Question 25

Explain social liberation

Answer 25

Awareness and taking advantage of things that support healthy habit changes in your environment such as parks or cycle path or no smoking areas

Question 26

Explain self-liberation

Answer 26

Making a firm commitment to change

Question 27

Explain helping relationships

Answer 27

Using social support to assist in behaviour change such as family, friends and social network