According to the Transtheoretical Model,when an Individual Is in the Action

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to the transtheoretical model,when an individual is in the action stage of behavioural change they

• A)plan on starting a new behaviour.
• B)intend to make a change within six months.
• C)intend to make a change within the next month.
• D)do not intend to make a behavioural change.

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Definitions:

Original Stimulus

The initial factor or event that triggers a response or reaction in a behavioral, emotional, or cognitive context.

External Causes

Involves factors or circumstances outside an individual or system that impact outcomes or situations.

Internal Causes

Factors within a person, such as beliefs, desires, or personality traits, that explain their behaviors and decisions.

Law of Contingent Reinforcement

The Law of Contingent Reinforcement posits that the effectiveness of reinforcement (such as rewards or punishments) is dependent on its being administered contingent upon the occurrence of the behavior it is meant to encourage or discourage.