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Chapter 2

Action stage Stage of change in which people are actively changing a negative behavior or adopting a new, healthy behavior.

Behavior modification The process to permanently change negative behaviors in favor of positive behaviors that will lead to better health and well-being.

Contemplation stage Stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in the next 6 months.

Goal The ultimate aim toward which effort is directed.

Locus of control A concept examining the extent to which a person believes he or she can influence the external environment.

Maintenance stage Stage of change in which people maintain behavioral change for up to 5 years.

Motivation The desire and will to do something.

Objectives Steps required to reach a goal.

Precontemplation stage Stage of change in which people are unwilling to change behavior.

Preparation stage Stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change within the next month.

Process of change Actions that help you achieve change in behavior.

Relapse To slip or fall back into unhealthy behavior(s) or failure to maintain healthy behaviors.

Structured interview Assessment tool used to determine behavioral patterns that define Type A and B personalities.

Techniques of change Methods or procedures used to aid with each process of change.

Termination/adoption stage Stage of change in which people have eliminated an undesirable behavior or maintained a positive behavior for over 5 years.

Type A Behavior pattern characteristic of a hard-driving, overambitious, aggressive, at times hostile, and overly competitive person.

Type B Behavior pattern characteristic of a calm, casual, relaxed, and easy-going individual.

Type C Behavior pattern of individuals who are just as highly stressed as the Type A but do not seem to be at higher risk for disease than the Type B.

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Action stage	Stage of change in which people are actively changing a negative behavior or adopting a new, healthy behavior.
Behavior modification	The process to permanently change negative behaviors in favor of positive behaviors that will lead to better health and well-being.
Contemplation stage	Stage of change in which people are considering changing behavior in the next 6 months.
Goal	The ultimate aim toward which effort is directed.
Locus of control	A concept examining the extent to which a person believes he or she can influence the external environment.
Maintenance stage	Stage of change in which people maintain behavioral change for up to 5 years.
Motivation	The desire and will to do something.
Objectives	Steps required to reach a goal.
Precontemplation stage	Stage of change in which people are unwilling to change behavior.
Preparation stage	Stage of change in which people are getting ready to make a change within the next month.
Process of change	Actions that help you achieve change in behavior.
Relapse	To slip or fall back into unhealthy behavior(s) or failure to maintain healthy behaviors.
Structured interview	Assessment tool used to determine behavioral patterns that define Type A and B personalities.
Techniques of change	Methods or procedures used to aid with each process of change.
Termination/adoption stage	Stage of change in which people have eliminated an undesirable behavior or maintained a positive behavior for over 5 years.
Type A	Behavior pattern characteristic of a hard-driving, overambitious, aggressive, at times hostile, and overly competitive person.
Type B	Behavior pattern characteristic of a calm, casual, relaxed, and easy-going individual.
Type C	Behavior pattern of individuals who are just as highly stressed as the Type A but do not seem to be at higher risk for disease than the Type B.