Rachel Is a 28-Year-Old Exerciser

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Essay

Rachel is a 28-year-old exerciser. She began engaging in regular exercise about 3 months ago. Using the Transtheoretical Model as a guiding framework, identify which stage of change Rachel is currently in. Using additional information found in TTM, identify other characteristics associated with Rachel's stage of change which influence her physical activity behaviour.

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Definitions:

Symptoms of Insomnia

Characteristics of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, resulting in daytime tiredness.

Sleep Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that can cause feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety upon waking.

Hypnosis

A state resembling trance characterized by heightened focus and susceptibility to suggestions, commonly employed for therapeutic benefits.