lecture 5 Flashcards
Who created the Transtheoretical Model?
Prochaska and colleagues in the 1970s–80s.
What is the main purpose of the Transtheoretical Model?
To integrate change processes across theories using stages of change.
What are the six stages of change in the TTM?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Termination.
What is the ‘Precontemplation’ stage?
The individual is not yet considering behavior change.
What is the ‘Contemplation’ stage?
The individual is thinking about changing behavior soon.
What is the ‘Preparation’ stage?
The individual plans to take action soon and may begin small changes.
What is the ‘Action’ stage?
The individual has recently changed behavior and is actively working on it.
What is the ‘Maintenance’ stage?
Sustaining new behavior and preventing relapse.
What is ‘Termination’ in TTM?
The individual has no desire to return to old behaviors.
Name three processes of change in TTM.
- Consciousness raising
- Self-liberation
- Helping relationships
What does self-efficacy mean in TTM?
Confidence in one’s ability to make and maintain behavior change.
What is a limitation of the TTM?
It doesn’t account for socioeconomic or cultural factors.
What does the Health Belief Model aim to explain?
Why individuals engage (or don’t) in health behaviors.
What are the six key constructs of the HBM?
- Perceived susceptibility
- Perceived severity
- Perceived benefits
- Perceived barriers
- Cues to action
- Self-efficacy
What is ‘perceived susceptibility’?
Belief about the risk of acquiring a health condition.
What is ‘perceived severity’?
Belief about how serious the consequences of a condition are.
What is ‘perceived benefits’?
Belief in the effectiveness of a behavior to reduce risk.
What is ‘perceived barriers’?
Belief about obstacles to performing the behavior.
What are ‘cues to action’?
Triggers that prompt the decision-making process.
What is ‘self-efficacy’ in HBM?
Confidence in one’s ability to take action.
Give an example of a cue to action.
Reminder notes, logbooks, or a buddy system.
Name one strength of the HBM.
It’s simple, well-tested, and applicable to many health behaviors.
Name one limitation of the HBM.
It ignores social, cultural, and economic factors influencing behavior.
What kind of behaviors is the HBM applied to?
Screening, preventive, health promotion, and treatment compliance behaviors.
