Deck 9: Common Theories 2 Stage-Based Approaches

Question 1

The transtheoretical model proposes what?

A) People undergoing behaviour change do so in a single step from non-compliance to compliance
B) People undergoing behaviour change do so by moving through a series of stages
C) People undergoing behaviour change make conscious decisions to commence and maintain a behaviour
D) People undergoing behaviour change do so just by improving self-efficacy

Answer 1

People undergoing behaviour change do so by moving through a series of stages

Question 2

Which of these is NOT typically a stage of behaviour change associated with physical activity research?

A) Precontemplation
B) Action
C) Termination
D) Maintenance

Answer 2

Termination

Question 3

Processes associated with behaviour change can be grouped into cognitive and behavioural strategies. Which of these statements best describes the process-by-stage interaction for physical activity?

A) There is insufficient evidence to support a process-by-stage interaction.
B) Cognitive processes tended to peak during the action stage and remain elevated in the maintenance stage.
C) Cognitive processes and behavioural processes rise in a linear fashion until the maintenance stage, when cognitive process decline.
D) Cognitive processes rise until precontemplation when behavioural processes start to dominate until the maintenance stage.

Answer 3

There is insufficient evidence to support a process-by-stage interaction.

Question 4

What is the 'decisional balance' exercise?

A) A process which defines when a person can self-manage exercise.
B) The process of assessing the falls risks in older adults.
C) A coercive strategy used by health practitioners to overcome low motivation to commence exercise.
D) A strategy to assist people to make successful behaviour change by having them weigh up the 'pros' and 'cons' of change.

Question 5

The Health Action Process Approach is a hybrid model of behaviour change. Risk perception is part of that model but is only relevant to which stages?

A) During the action stage.
B) During the intentional stage.
C) During the non-intentional stage.
D) During the maintenance stage.

Question 6

The probability of relapse back to physical inactivity following a risk to self-control is associated with:

A) The severity of the risk and the duration of physical activity maintainance.
B) Exercise self-efficacy and the adequacy of the coping response.
C) Interpersonal conflict, negative emotional states, and social pressure.
D) Goal setting, and prior performance outcomes.