ACE Health Coaching & Behavior Change Flashcards
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Which behavior change model describes stages including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?
Answer: Transtheoretical Model
The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) identifies five stages through which individuals progress when modifying health behaviors.
In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?
Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summaries
OARS represents Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries — the core communication skills of motivational interviewing.
Which principle of behavior change involves rewarding a client immediately following a desired behavior to increase its frequency?
Answer: Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement involves providing a desirable stimulus immediately after a behavior to increase the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.
Self-efficacy, as defined by Bandura, refers to a person's belief in their ability to:
Answer: Execute a specific behavior to achieve a desired outcome
Self-efficacy is an individual's confidence in their own capacity to execute the behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.
Which health coaching technique involves asking a client to rate their importance or confidence in making a change on a scale of 0–10?
Answer: Readiness ruler
The readiness ruler uses a 0–10 scale to help clients and coaches assess both the importance of change and the client's confidence in making it.
A client who joins a gym because they genuinely enjoy exercise and want to feel healthier demonstrates which type of motivation?
Answer: Intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation arises from internal rewards such as enjoyment and personal satisfaction rather than external pressures or incentives.