Transtheoretical Model - Prochaska and DiClement (1982)

Question 0

The 5 stages of change of the Transtheoretical Model

PCPAM

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1) Precontemplation
2) Contemplation
3) Preparation
4) Action
5) Maintenance

Question 1

Who constructed the Transtheoretical Model?

Answer 1

Prochaska and DiClemente (1982)

Question 2

What is Precontemplation?

Answer 2

Patient not taking action to change behaviour within next 6 months
(Might not be aware of importance of changing behaviour)

Question 3

What is Contemplation?

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Person is considering to change within next 6 months

They are aware of pros and cons
Costs and benefits may keep people in this stage for a long time (chronic contemplation)

Question 4

What is Preparation?

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Plan to take action in the next month

Has planned and ready to take advice

Question 5

What is Action?

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Person is actively engaging in new behaviour

Vigilance against relapse is important

Question 6

What is Maintenance?

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Person is using strategies to reinforce new behaviour

Working to prevent relapse

Question 7

What is the Transtheoretical Model?

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A model to show how people modify a problem behaviour or acquire a positive behaviour

Focuses on decision making of individuals and helps us understand behaviour change

Question 8

What 3 key things does the Transtheoretical Model involve? (ECB)

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• Emotion
• Cognition
• Behaviour

Question 9

Extra notes on the Transtheoretical Model

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• Not all changes to behaviour count as an action

- People must attain a criteria that professionals agree is sufficient to reduce risk of disease