1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary motivation drives self-efficacy commitment will

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Motivation is necessary when making changes to improve your health. motivation The force that moves people to act

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Obstacles to change arise in competence, confidence, and motivation. Motivation to Change Behaviors

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Motivation to Change Behaviors Motivation that comes naturally is from instincts or human drives. Drives are strong motivators that make you take the actions necessary to meet your needs for food, water, and safety. drives Motivations that are not learned

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Obstacles to changing a behavior often arise in these three areas: –Competence –Confidence –Motivation Obstacles to Change Motivation to Change Behaviors

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Competence—The person lacks needed knowledge or skill to make the change Confidence—The person possesses the knowledge and skill but believes making the change is beyond his or her ability Motivation—The person lacks reason to change Obstacles to Change Motivation to Change Behaviors

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME To boost self-efficacy, it helps to develop a strong internal locus of control, which means the source of responsibility for life’s events. Obstacles to Change self-efficacy The belief in one’s ability to take action and successfully change a behavior Motivation to Change Behaviors

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The four factors that shape motivation are: –The value of the reward. –The timing of the reward. –The costs of changing your behavior. –The probability of getting the reward. Obstacles to Change Motivation to Change Behaviors

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME In taking action to change behavior, it helps to set goals. Action: Setting Goals

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Set small, short-term goals to help you achieve larger, long-term goals. –Write down areas you would like to improve upon. –Identify simple steps you can take to move toward improvement. –Write your goals down and record your progress. Action: Setting Goals

11. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 11 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Commitment to a behavior depends on continued rewards from it. Commitment

12. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 12 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Commitment To change a behavior, a person has to make a commitment and have the will to change. will A person’s intent, which leads to action commitment A decision adhered to for the long term; a promise kept

13. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 13 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Use the “Rule of Three”—try a new behavior three times or for at least three days. Make the effort to employ and maintain a behavior change for life. Having Determination Commitment

14. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 14 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Change the way you think of yourself to change a behavior. Example: A person who gives up smoking has to imagine and really see himself or herself as a confirmed ex-smoker. The Changed Self-Image Commitment

15. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 15 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What is self-efficacy? self-efficacy The belief in one’s ability to take action and successfully change a behavior Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

16. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 Making Behavior Changes Chapter 1 Health Choices and Behavior 16 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What does commitment mean? Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary commitment A decision adhered to for the long term; a promise kept

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