Exam 13: Theories and Models for Health Promotion and Changing Nutrition Behavior

List the six Stages of Change.

Which of the following provides nutritionists with different lenses through which to see situations; each lens provides a different view and understanding?

Transtheoretical or Stages of Change Model involves considering areas of concern in the client's diet as well as the client's level of readiness or motivation to change their behavior.

The main idea in Social Learning Theory is that of "reciprocal determinism." This means that behavior is determined by the interaction among which three elements?

Which of the following is a highly specific theory outlining cognitive and attitudinal determinants of behavior in which attitudes and subjective norms determine an individual's intentions, which are foretelling of behavior, and that behavior is likely to follow the stated intentions when there is a shorter time span between intentions and behavior?

In the Stages of Change Model, Individuals in precontemplative stage have no intention of changing their behavior.

In the Diffusion of Innovation Theory, cost efficiency is desirable if its perceived benefits, both tangible and intangible, outweigh its perceived costs.

Flexibility in Diffusion of Innovation Theory will work if the innovations can be unraveled and used as separate components and applicable in a wider variety of user settings.

When concepts and constructs are related to each other and purposely combined to form a unit, the resulting entity may be labeled a _____________ model, or a theory.

People do not immediately change from old to new behaviors; instead, they progress through a sequence of five discrete states; which of the following models could be used to maybe overcome these barriers?

According to which conceptual model is the health behavior change process gradual, continuous, and dynamic; people do not immediately change from old to new behaviors; instead, they progress through a sequence of five discrete states?

Alex received funding to plan a nutrition program for individuals with HIV. The theory he selected can be used around the world. This theory consists of six steps that are followed in sequence to develop and implement effective communication strategies, programs, and activities. This theory is called the:

Several behavior change theories indicate how to tailor messages so they are more relevant to individuals or communities.

When concepts and constructs are related to each other and combined to form a unit, the resulting entity may be labeled as which of the following?

The P-Process is rarely used in developing countries.

The Health Belief Model centers on the client's perception of the risks and benefits associated with changing behavior.

A physical model is a specific, observable replica of a real structure (e.g., chemical equations, anatomical models, and food models).

Which of the following stresses that a gain in new knowledge leads to changes in attitude, which, in turn, result in improved dietary behavior or practices?

John is using a model that is useful for planning behavioral intervention programs called the transtheoretical stages of change model. It progresses through a sequence of discrete states that include all of the following except:

Behavior change theories can indicate how to tailor nutrition messages so they are more relevant to individuals or communities.