Exam 2: Module 4_Behavior Investigation

Question 1

Discuss the key investigative surveys or worksheets one should use to gather behavioral information and the objective of each.

Answer 1

Readiness and Commitment Survey: Likelihood of beginning or sustaining behaviors needed for change. ( or = 8 stronger potential)

Core Values: Score level of importance and satisfaction of specific core values to determine what is most important and expose deficits.

Decisional Balance Worksheet: Identifies strategies needed to correct discrepancies and build confidence to change (Sustainability)

Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory: Examines stress from personal and professional life and coping strategies used to handle stress. Exploits likelihood of stress-induced health breakdown. (151-300 = 50% chance)

Ability Survey: Identifies external and internal factors that limit self-efficacy and ability to accomplish sustainable change. (0-10 scoring scale) Scores less than 85 indicate low levels of self-efficacy

Question 2

Explain how to use information gathered on core values and how to use the decisional balance worksheet.

Answer 2

Core Values: Survey allows opportunity to reflect/develop vision for change. Identify reasons for discrepancies, if changing behaviors can influence scoring. Connect core values to change process.

DBW:

1. List perceived benefits or gains with change
2. List strategies to maximize perceived gains
3. List perceived costs, sacrifices associated with change
4. List strategies to minimize perceived losses.
5. Introduce sustain talk. Ask why a 2-10 score and not a 1.
6. Ask what it would take to change a low score to a higher score.
7. restore confidence score on proposed ideas/solutions.