A model frequently used in addictions counseling that outlines stages individuals go through when changing a health behavior. The theory emphasizes that individuals cannot be forced into making a change; instead, they have to move through the stages at their own pace. The 6 stages are:
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Termination

Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

- Attitude Change Approaches
- Self-Regulation Approaches
- Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches
- Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
- Social Engineering Approach

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A major focus of health psychology that involves taking measures to reduce risk of illness. Primary prevention involves two strategies:

- Changing problematic health behaviors
- Keeping people from developing problematic health behaviors in the first place

Primary Prevention

Taylor, S.E. (2018). Health Psychology (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. 

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