u4 aos2 dp13

Question 1

transactional model of behavioural change

Answer 1

describes and explains how people intentionally change their behaviour to achieve a health related goal

Question 2

stages of transactional model

Answer 2

1. pre- contemplation stage
2. contemplation stage
3. preparation stage
4. action stage
5. maintenance stage

Question 3

pre contemplation stage

Answer 3

• not ready to change
• no intention within 6 m
• defend behaviour
• lack motivation

Question 4

contemplation stage

Answer 4

• think about possibility of changing
• intend within 6 m
• ambivalent/ contradicting behaviour
• do not initiate any change

Question 5

preparation stage

Answer 5

• ready for change
• intend within 30 d
• made commitment/ mentally prepare
• might not go through

Question 6

action stage

Answer 6

• overt attempts to change
• change less that 6 m
• considerable commitment with time/ effort
• still can be ambivalent (make them vulnerable to setbacks)

Question 7

relapse and lapse

Answer 7

relapse - full blown return to original problem behaviour
lapse - slip up with a quick return to action or maintenance stage

Question 8

maintenance stage

Answer 8

• successfully sustained behaviour over long period of time without relapse
• change more than 6 m
• social support helps
• handle temptations

Question 9

strengths of transtheoretical model

Answer 9

• simple and complex behaviours
• self initiated or recommended (intervention)
• emphasis of over time
• small steps over time
• allows for individual differences
• allows for setbacks

Question 10

limitations of transtheoretical model

Answer 10

• not enough research on stage transitions or time frames (arbitrary)
• the cognitive processes leading some people to stop certain behaviours (e.g. smoking) may be different from those involved in leading them to start certain behaviours (e.g. exercise