HCC Transtheoretical Model of Change 2

Question 1

A client says, 'I've been thinking about quitting smoking for months but keep finding reasons not to.' Which TTM stage best describes this client?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation is characterized by awareness of a problem and ambivalence—thinking about change but not yet committed to acting.

Question 2

Which of the following processes of change is classified as an EXPERIENTIAL process in the TTM?

Accepted Answer

Dramatic relief

Answer

Dramatic relief (emotional arousal) is an experiential process involving emotional experiences that motivate change awareness.

Question 3

A coach uses motivational interviewing to explore a client's ambivalence about exercise. This technique is MOST aligned with which TTM stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Motivational interviewing is especially effective in Contemplation, where ambivalence is the central challenge to resolve.

Question 4

In the TTM, 'self-reevaluation' involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Assessing how one's self-image aligns with a healthier lifestyle

Answer

Self-reevaluation is a cognitive-emotional process of evaluating how one's values and self-image relate to the behavior change.

Question 5

Which TTM concept captures the idea that behavior change is rarely a straight path forward?

Accepted Answer

Spiral of change

Answer

The spiral model of change in TTM recognizes that relapse and recycling through stages is a normal part of the change journey.

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