Week 9b - Changing Behaviour & Resistance

Question 1

Distinguish between cognitive theories and learning (behaviour) theories

Answer 1

COGNITIVE THEORIES
cognition controls behaviour for intervention - plans, strategies, problem-solving

BEHAVIOUR THEORIES
cognition AND behaviour for intervention

Question 2

What are 3 types of resistance?

Answer 2

• argument
• interruption
• ignoring
• denial

Question 3

What is a changing behaviour strategy?

Answer 3

Motivational Interviewing - the principle and processes working with resistance

5 principles:

1. ) Express empathy
2. ) Roll with resistance
3. ) Support self-efficacy
4. ) Develop discrepancy
5. ) Avoid argumentation

Question 4

What is cognitive behaviour therapy?

Answer 4

Changing behaviour strategy
involves: biopsychosocial factors
Maintains that most beliefs are unconscious, habitual and based on personal rules

Question 5

Distinguish between cognitive behaviour therapy and cognitive therapy

Answer 5

COGNITIVE THERAPY
cognitions CAUSE behaviour external stimuli

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
cognitions AND behaviour are connected and address interventions

Question 6

What is health promotion?

Answer 6

provision of knowledge

Question 7

What are social influences of behaviour change?

Answer 7

• persuasion
• attitude change
• self-efficacy