Question 1

In Social Cognitive Theory, which belief best describes efficacy expectations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of time to achieve a specific outcome 
B)  Likelihood of a specific behavior to lead to an identified outcome 
C)  Learning required before attempting to achieve an outcome 
D)  Capability of performing a behavior that leads to an outcome 
A)  Amount of time to achieve a specific outcome 
B)  Likelihood of a specific behavior to lead to an identified outcome 
C)  Learning required before attempting to achieve an outcome 
D)  Capability of performing a behavior that leads to an outcome D

Question 2

For which health-related behavior is the Theory of Planned Behavior best applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity 
B)  Wound irrigation 
C)  Intravenous therapy 
D)  Blood glucose monitoring 
A)  Physical activity 
B)  Wound irrigation 
C)  Intravenous therapy 
D)  Blood glucose monitoring A

Question 3

Which theory hypothesizes that behavior depends on the value placed on a particular goal and the likelihood that an action will achieve that goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Belief Model 
B)  Social Cognitive Theory 
C)  Theory of self-regulation 
D)  Theory of Planned Behavior 
A)  Health Belief Model 
B)  Social Cognitive Theory 
C)  Theory of self-regulation 
D)  Theory of Planned Behavior A

Question 4

For which reason are individual theories becoming more appealing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on individual behavior 
B)  Application to health behavior research and practice 
C)  Delivered through traditional paper-and-pencil approaches 
D)  Created to support a specific culture or geographic location 
A)  Focus on individual behavior 
B)  Application to health behavior research and practice 
C)  Delivered through traditional paper-and-pencil approaches 
D)  Created to support a specific culture or geographic location

Question 5

Within the Health Belief Model, which is a cue to action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social class 
B)  Advice from others 
C)  Knowledge about the disease 
D)  Prior contact with the disease 
A)  Social class 
B)  Advice from others 
C)  Knowledge about the disease 
D)  Prior contact with the disease

Question 6

In the Transtheoretical Model, how is behavior change viewed?

Accepted Answer

A)  A goal 
B)  An event 
C)  An episode in time 
D)  A six-stage process 
A)  A goal 
B)  An event 
C)  An episode in time 
D)  A six-stage process

Question 7

Which is a source of an efficacy expectation within Social Cognitive Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological state 
B)  Financial remuneration 
C)  Time to accomplish the task 
D)  Satisfaction to achieve a task 
A)  Physiological state 
B)  Financial remuneration 
C)  Time to accomplish the task 
D)  Satisfaction to achieve a task

Question 8

Which theory is built upon the components of attitude and subjective norms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transtheoretical Model 
B)  Theory of self-regulation 
C)  Relapse prevention model 
D)  Theory of Planned Behavior 
A)  Transtheoretical Model 
B)  Theory of self-regulation 
C)  Relapse prevention model 
D)  Theory of Planned Behavior

Question 9

Which statement best describes the theory of self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasizes the role of personal beliefs on an individual's ability to effect health change 
B)  Explains how individuals develop an understanding of personal behavior and outcome and efficacy expectations 
C)  Posits that personal factors, existing behaviors, and the social and physical environments interact to shape new behavior 
D)  Assumes behavior change and maintenance of behavior are functions of expectations of outcomes and ability to execute the behavior 
A)  Emphasizes the role of personal beliefs on an individual's ability to effect health change 
B)  Explains how individuals develop an understanding of personal behavior and outcome and efficacy expectations 
C)  Posits that personal factors, existing behaviors, and the social and physical environments interact to shape new behavior 
D)  Assumes behavior change and maintenance of behavior are functions of expectations of outcomes and ability to execute the behavior

Question 10

Which is a process of change within the Transtheoretical Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Termination 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Counterconditioning 
A)  Termination 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Counterconditioning

Question 11

For which health problem is the theory of self-regulation best applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastritis 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Appendicitis 
D)  Heart disease 
A)  Gastritis 
B)  Pneumonia 
C)  Appendicitis 
D)  Heart disease

Question 12

Which term is used to describe interventions that build coping skills for dealing with situations that place individuals at high risk of repeating harmful behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulus control 
B)  Decisional balance 
C)  Relapse prevention 
D)  Contingency management 
A)  Stimulus control 
B)  Decisional balance 
C)  Relapse prevention 
D)  Contingency management

Question 13

Which immediate determinant of relapse within the relapse prevention model makes a full-blown relapse more likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coping 
B)  High-risk situations 
C)  Outcome expectancies 
D)  Abstinence violation effect 
A)  Coping 
B)  High-risk situations 
C)  Outcome expectancies 
D)  Abstinence violation effect

Question 14

Which is a step in the theory of self-regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan and act 
B)  Estimate cost 
C)  Evaluate for quality 
D)  Cluster accumulated data 
A)  Plan and act 
B)  Estimate cost 
C)  Evaluate for quality 
D)  Cluster accumulated data

Question 15

Which is a key concept of Social Cognitive Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Gender 
C)  Incentives 
D)  Occupation 
A)  Age 
B)  Gender 
C)  Incentives 
D)  Occupation

In Social Cognitive Theory, which belief best describes efficacy expectations?

For which health-related behavior is the Theory of Planned Behavior best applied?

Which theory hypothesizes that behavior depends on the value placed on a particular goal and the likelihood that an action will achieve that goal?

For which reason are individual theories becoming more appealing?

Within the Health Belief Model, which is a cue to action?

In the Transtheoretical Model, how is behavior change viewed?

Which is a source of an efficacy expectation within Social Cognitive Theory?

Which theory is built upon the components of attitude and subjective norms?

Which statement best describes the theory of self-regulation?

Which is a process of change within the Transtheoretical Model?

For which health problem is the theory of self-regulation best applied?

Which term is used to describe interventions that build coping skills for dealing with situations that place individuals at high risk of repeating harmful behavior?

Which immediate determinant of relapse within the relapse prevention model makes a full-blown relapse more likely?

Which is a step in the theory of self-regulation?

Which is a key concept of Social Cognitive Theory?

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Dietary Behavior Change

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Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence

Alcohol Prevention and Treatment: Interventions for Hazardous, Harmful, and Dependent Drinkers

Reducing Stress to Improve Health

Building a Science for Multiple-Risk Behavior Change

Chronic Disease Management Interventions: Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes Management Behaviors: the Key to Optimal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Behavioral Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Examples From Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Infectious Disease Management Interventions

Adherence to Treatment and Lifestyle Changes Among People With Cancer

Obesity

Interventions With the Family System

School Interventions to Support Health Behavior Change

Prevention of Chronic Disease at the Worksite

Healthcare Provider and System Interventions Promoting Health Behavior Change

The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Health Behavior Change

Principles of Health Behavior Measurement

Role of Technology in Behavior Change to Expand Reach and Impact on Public Health

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Exam 1: Individual Theories

In Social Cognitive Theory, which belief best describes efficacy expectations?

For which health-related behavior is the Theory of Planned Behavior best applied?

Which theory hypothesizes that behavior depends on the value placed on a particular goal and the likelihood that an action will achieve that goal?

For which reason are individual theories becoming more appealing?

Within the Health Belief Model, which is a cue to action?

In the Transtheoretical Model, how is behavior change viewed?

Which is a source of an efficacy expectation within Social Cognitive Theory?

Which theory is built upon the components of attitude and subjective norms?

Which statement best describes the theory of self-regulation?

Which is a process of change within the Transtheoretical Model?

For which health problem is the theory of self-regulation best applied?

Which term is used to describe interventions that build coping skills for dealing with situations that place individuals at high risk of repeating harmful behavior?

Which immediate determinant of relapse within the relapse prevention model makes a full-blown relapse more likely?

Which is a step in the theory of self-regulation?

Which is a key concept of Social Cognitive Theory?

Understanding Population Health From Multilevel and Community-Based Models

Psychosocial Predictors of Behavior Change

Developmental Influences on Behavior Change: Children, Adolescents, Emerging Adults, and the Elderly

Culture, Behavior, and Health

Dietary Behavior Change

Physical Activity Behavior

Skin Cancer and Melanoma Prevention: Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure, Tanning, and Sun Protection

Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence

Alcohol Prevention and Treatment: Interventions for Hazardous, Harmful, and Dependent Drinkers

Reducing Stress to Improve Health

Building a Science for Multiple-Risk Behavior Change

Chronic Disease Management Interventions: Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes Management Behaviors: the Key to Optimal Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

Behavioral Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Examples From Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Infectious Disease Management Interventions

Adherence to Treatment and Lifestyle Changes Among People With Cancer

Obesity

Interventions With the Family System

School Interventions to Support Health Behavior Change

Prevention of Chronic Disease at the Worksite

Healthcare Provider and System Interventions Promoting Health Behavior Change

The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Health Behavior Change

Principles of Health Behavior Measurement

Role of Technology in Behavior Change to Expand Reach and Impact on Public Health

Filters