Choose a health behavior and using the transtheoretical model, outline the stages a person would progress through while trying to change the behavior
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers will vary depending upon behavior chosen.
• Precontemplation—the person may not be aware that a problem exists and is not considering change.
• Contemplation—the person acknowledges the problem and thinks about changing it within the next 6 months.
• Preparation—the person prepares for change by developing a plan for implementation within the next month.
• Action—the person modifies behavior in an observable way.
• Maintenance—the person maintains new behavior for at least 6 months and actively tries to prevent relapse.
• Termination—the person has achieved behavior change and is confident that relapse will not occur.
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