Once such measure is the ‘Decisional Balance.’ This particular measure uses pros and cons and the importance an individual gives them. For instance, during the precontemplation stage, the pros for eating junk food may outweigh the cons of eating healthy to feel better. As the stages continue, however, the pros and cons may even out, with the pros eventually outweighing the cons, thus creating the desired behavioral change.

The second measure is the ‘Self-efficacy/Temptations measure.’ This measure can help predict relapse in the later stages. Self-efficacy is measured by the confidence the individual has in himself not to relapse. An example would be the healthy food eater being tempted by piece of cake on the counter. The eater has to have the confidence in himself to know that he won’t eat the piece of cake, and that if he does, he will relapse.

The temptation portion of this measure is very similar, but demonstrates three common types of situations: negative affect or emotional distress, positive social situations, and craving. The healthy eater may want to eat for emotional reasons, or perhaps he has positive influences in his life that helps him to continue to eat health. It is easy to see how the self-efficacy and temptation work together as a measure.

-Continued in Part III

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