Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Transtheoretical Model, Harm Reduction, Hans Selye

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Michael Atkinson

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The most important theory here is the transtheoretical model. Important points familiar with the steps or stages involved. This model talks about the various decisions and phases a person must go through when trying change some aspect of their lives. You might think about decisions you have made yourself in the past. In addition, you should be familiar with the benefits of aerobic exercise, the problems of yo-yo dieting, approaches to treating aids, and combating substance abuse. This last section has some specific detail about relapse and relapse prevention. Note the material on relapse prevention and harm reduction: stress. This is one of the most important sections of the chapter. Know what causes stress and lazarus" work on the stress response. Another important theory is the general adaptation syndrome (gas) of selye. Stress results in a number of psychological and physiological responses.