WHEN POPULARITY OUTSTRIPS THE EVIDENCE: COMMENT ON WEST
Brief commentaries about the Stages of Change model (also known as the Transtheoretical Model).
Write a synopsis that includes the following 4 components. Each section should begin with the heading that is provided below in bold type:
1. Thesis
Outline the main thesis, objective, or "opinion" of the article.
2. Rationale
Select at least 2 authors from the article and provide an explanation of their perceptions of the Stages of Change model. You must also provide supporting rationale to explain the authors' perceptions.
3. Response
Provide a clear explanation of your response to the commentaries. (Do not just agree or disagree. Please state why you feel specific findings were or were not legitimate.)
4. Strengths
Outline 2-3 strengths of the model. You must also reference a professional journal article which support these findings and observations.