<P> James O. Prochaska of the University of Rhode Island , and Carlo Di Clemente and colleagues developed the transtheoretical model beginning in 1977 . It is based on analysis and use of different theories of psychotherapy , hence the name `` transtheoretical '' . </P>
who invented the transtheoretical model of behavior change
James O. Prochaska of the University of Rhode Island Carlo Di Clemente colleagues