Transtheoretical Stages of Change

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change was reviewed in Chapter 18 of the textbook. In this model, a person must progress through the five stages (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance). Use Table 18.3 on page 340 of the textbook as a guide. For this assignment, you should complete the following:

• Use the model to provide an example of each component of the stages of behavior change.
• Think critically about a personal example/application of this content. Identify a behavior you have changed or hope to change and provide a short description of each stage of change you went through or how you would plan to go through each stage (if the behavior change is future oriented).
• Provide full detail of each component.