If a Person Is Thinking About Making a Behavior Change

question 36

True/False

If a person is thinking about making a behavior change in the next few months, he/she has entered the precontemplation phase of the Transtheoretical Model.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how closely it resembles the typical case.

Prototypes

Original or primary forms of something from which copies are made; in cognitive psychology, it refers to a mental image or best example of a particular category.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a given event will occur.

Surveillance Strategy

A plan or approach designed to systematically monitor activities or behaviors, often for the purpose of gathering information, ensuring security, or enforcing policies.