Stages of Change
Goals vs. Objectives
Behavioural Objective Writing
Self-Efficacy and Behaviour Change
Teacher-Learner Strategies
100

Stage where the person is not considering change.

Precontemplation.

100

Goals are broad or specific?

Broad.

100

A = ?

Audience (who).

100

Self-efficacy means confidence in what?

Ability to perform a behaviour.

100

The nurse's role in behaviour change?

Facilitate motivation.

200

Stage where the person intends to act within 6 months.

Contemplation.

200

Objectives are measurable or non-measurable?

Measurable.

200

B = ?

Behaviour (what).

200

High self-efficacy predicts what?

Stronger follow-through.

200

Name one strategy to support a patient in the action stage.

Reinforcement, encouragement, problem-solving.

300

Stage where the person intends to act within 30 days.

Preparation.

300

Example of a goal.

Improve physical health (broad).

300

C = ?

Conditions (under what circumstances).

300

Which theory centres on self-efficacy?

Social cognitive theory.

300

Name one strategy for preparation stage.

Goal setting/plan creation.

400

Stage where the person is actively changing behaviour.

Action.

400

Example of an objective.

Walk 30 minutes, 3 times a week (specific).

400

D = ?

Degree (how well/how much).

400

Which locus of control improves health behaviours?

Internal locus of control.

400

What do behavioural objectives help determine?

Whether learning occurred. 

500

Stage where the goal is avoiding relapse and maintaining gains.

Maintenance.

500

Objectives should focus on what the learner ___ do.

Will.

500

Which domain of learning does 'demonstrate correct inhaler use' belong to?

Psychomotor. 

500

Which term describes believing 'I can do this'?

Self-liberation.

500

Why do teachers use sub-objectives?

Break large objectives into manageable steps.

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