Chapter 14: Lifestyle Modification and Behavioral Change Flashcards
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examines interrelationships between individuals and the environments in which they live and work
socio-ecological model SEM
theory suggesting people need to feel competent, autonomous, and connected to others in the many domains of life
self-determination theory
_occurs when people feel like they are acting as a result of their own free will and doing something because they want to
autonomous motivation
_means people are doing something because they feel pushed by external forces
controlled motivation
_ is the most effective type of motivation for behavior change
autonomous motivation
intrinsic motivation
the behaviors and its goals have become integrated into a person’s self -concept
runner, cyclists, weight lifters
integrated motivation
people engage in an activity because it helps them reach a personally meaningful goal
may not enjoy the activity
behavior feels autonomous
identified regulation
people engage in an activity because they think they should, even though they really do not want to
act to avoid feeling guilty or obtain contingent self worth
controlled motivation
introjected regulationq
people engage in activity solely from external pressure to punishment or gain reward
controlled motivation
rarely comitted to long term change
external regulation
3 factors that guide lifestyle change:
Autonomy
Competence
Connection
_ predicts how much effort clients will exert in sticking to their lifestyle modification program and
How they will persist when facing difficulties
Self efficacy
Self efficacy differs from self confidence because it is _ or _ specific
Situation or behavior specific
SDT principle states _ motivation is best
Autonomous motivations
Limited self control _ 4 concepts
Self control is a limited resource
Habits are comfort and require little self control
Coping with stress requires self control
Self control is renewed daily
Consciously changing the way a person perceives or thinks of something is called
Cognitive restructuring
_ looks at relationships between individuals and the environments in which they live and work, and examine the many levels at which individuals are influenced
Ecological perspectives
People’s tendency to set unrealistic goals is called
False-hope syndrome
_ states that people inconsistently underestimate the time, energy and other resources to complete a given task
Planning fallacy
Most common reason people abandon their plans to change behavior
Stress
Negative emotions like anxiety, anger and motivation
Eating triggered by emotional states is referred to as
Emotional eating
Lifestyle modification programs should last
16-26 weeks
I blew my diet and gained 2 pounds
Replace this negative thought with…
I slipped on my diet and gained 2 pounds but tomorrow is a new day and I will get right back on track
The tendency to perceive relapses as indicators that one is no longer in a behavior change program and thus a rationalization for discontinuing ones behavior change efforts
Abstinence violation effect
_ tend to be more effective than _ consultations
Weight management groups
Individual consultations
