PSY343H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Transtheoretical Model, Consciousness Raising, Contingency Management
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Dualist = sees world in polar terms right/wrong, truth/error, good/bad; true believer who believes particular system is correct and all others are wrong. Different systems: differ on what (content to be changed) to change tend to agree on how to change (the processes that produce change) change processes w/greatest agreement consciousness raising and therapeutic relationship. Central element = serious consideration of problem resolution: preparation = (494) client intends to take action immediately, reports small behavioral changes. Has not yet reached criterion for effective action; intends to take action soon: action = (494) client modifies behavior, experiences, environment in order to overcome problems. Action involves overt behavioral changes, requires considerable time/energy. Minimize negative consequences of and learn from relapse achieve balance lifestyle of moderation. Representative studies on stages approx 40% of clients terminate prematurely; 40% of those are in precontemplation stage.
