TTM

Question 1

Stage theory

Answer 1

Based on the premise that behavior change is a natural process that typically involves passing through a series of stages

Question 2

Four core constructs

Answer 2

1. Stages of change
2. Processes of change
3. Decisional balance
4. Self efficacy

Question 3

Construct

Stages of change

Answer 3

Precontemplation, no intention to take action within the next six months
Contemplation, intends to take action within the next six months
Preparation, intends to take action with in the next 30 days and has taken some behavioral of steps in that direction
Action, changed over behavior for less than six months
Maintenance, changed over behavior for more than six months
Termination, no temptation to relapse and 100% confidence

Question 4

Construct

Processes of change

Answer 4

Consciousness raising- increasing awareness about cause consequences and cures for problem behavior

Self reevaluation- assessment of self with or without an unhealthy behavior

Environmental revaluation- how the behavior affects others

Self liberation- Believe that I can change and commitment to act on that

Helping relationships- acceptance and support from others for healthy behavior change

Social liberation- increase in healthy social opportunities

Counterconditioning- Learning to replace problem behaviors with healthy ones

Stimulus control- removing cues for unhealthy habits and adding prompts for healthy alternatives

Reinforcement management- rewarding self or being rewarded by others for progress

Question 5

Construct

Decisional balance

Answer 5

Must balance the pros of changing in the cons of changning

Benefits versus costs

Question 6

Construct

Self efficacy

Answer 6

Made up of confidence, that someone can engage in healthy behavior among any challenging situation

And Temptation , the strong urge to engage in unhealthy behavior across different challenging situation

Question 7

Strengths of TTM

Answer 7

Intervention can be tailored to what stage they are in
evaluations can use what change their in
Can be combined with other theories and

Question 8

Weaknesses of TTM

Answer 8

Some reviews found no support for stage-based interventions
Time periods for stages seem arbitrary
Processes of change are not often incorporated in TTM-based studies or applications