Question 1

Within the theory of planned behavior,how are attitudes determined?

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are determined by the individual's belief that a certain behavior will have a given outcome,by evaluation of the actual outcome of the behavior,and a perception of his/her ability to control the behavior.

Question 2

Within the social cognitive theory,approaching behavior change in small steps that enhance the person's self-confidence is an implication of the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy. D

Question 3

Self-efficacy is the determination to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The process of testing and assessing certain elements of a program before it is implemented fully is called _____ evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome 
B)  input 
C)  formative 
D)  strategic 
A)  outcome 
B)  input 
C)  formative 
D)  strategic

Question 5

According to the diffusion of innovation theory,the stages that an individual passes through in adopting a new behavior include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge. 
B)  persuasion. 
C)  confirmation. 
D)  preparation. 
A)  knowledge. 
B)  persuasion. 
C)  confirmation. 
D)  preparation.

Question 6

_____ is a formal process to impart knowledge to a group or individual to facilitate voluntary adoption of eating to improve or maintain health.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivational counseling 
B)  Nutrition counseling 
C)  Nutrition education 
D)  Social marketing 
A)  Motivational counseling 
B)  Nutrition counseling 
C)  Nutrition education 
D)  Social marketing

Question 7

What is reciprocal determinism?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal determinism is the dynamic in

Question 8

The transtheoretical model describes an individual's readiness for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A strength of social cognitive theory is that it focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  target behaviors. 
B)  attitudes. 
C)  knowledge. 
D)  skills. 
A)  target behaviors. 
B)  attitudes. 
C)  knowledge. 
D)  skills.

Question 10

The stages of change theory assumes that individuals will pass through each stage in a linear fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Albert Bandura is most frequently associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion of innovation model. 
B)  health belief model. 
C)  social cognitive theory. 
D)  stages of change model. 
A)  diffusion of innovation model. 
B)  health belief model. 
C)  social cognitive theory. 
D)  stages of change model.

Question 12

What are the stages in the stages of change model? Apply this theory to dieting for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

The five stages in the stages of change

Question 13

When a counselor utilizes motivational interviewing,the promotion of self-efficacy

Accepted Answer

A)  helps the counselor to listen with empathy. 
B)  empowers the client by encouraging hope and optimism. 
C)  is used only in the final stages of the intervention strategy. 
D)  is not widely utilized. 
A)  helps the counselor to listen with empathy. 
B)  empowers the client by encouraging hope and optimism. 
C)  is used only in the final stages of the intervention strategy. 
D)  is not widely utilized.

Question 14

Compare and contrast intentions and subjective norms as defined within the theory of planned behavior.

Accepted Answer

Intentions are the "instructions people

Question 15

Based on the health belief model,discuss three factors that influence an individual's intention to change a health behavior.

Accepted Answer

Factors that might influence an individu

Question 16

An intervention is a health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Within the social cognitive theory,responses to a person's behavior that increase or decrease the likelihood of recurrence are called

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 18

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As a community nutritionist and a cancer survivor, you have been contacted by a local women's club to present a motivational and educational seminar on healthful eating for cancer prevention.
-Select one of the theories or models presented in this chapter and apply it to your proposed seminar.

Accepted Answer

Many of the theories and models presente

Question 19

Of the following,which one does not promote self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health belief model 
B)  Diffusion of innovation model 
C)  Theory of trying 
D)  Motivational interviewing 
A)  Health belief model 
B)  Diffusion of innovation model 
C)  Theory of trying 
D)  Motivational interviewing

Question 20

The subjective norm is the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Within the theory of planned behavior,how are attitudes determined?

Within the social cognitive theory,approaching behavior change in small steps that enhance the person's self-confidence is an implication of the concept of

Self-efficacy is the determination to act in a certain way.

The process of testing and assessing certain elements of a program before it is implemented fully is called _____ evaluation.

According to the diffusion of innovation theory,the stages that an individual passes through in adopting a new behavior include all of the following except

_____ is a formal process to impart knowledge to a group or individual to facilitate voluntary adoption of eating to improve or maintain health.

What is reciprocal determinism?

The transtheoretical model describes an individual's readiness for change.

A strength of social cognitive theory is that it focuses on

The stages of change theory assumes that individuals will pass through each stage in a linear fashion.

Albert Bandura is most frequently associated with the

What are the stages in the stages of change model? Apply this theory to dieting for weight loss.

When a counselor utilizes motivational interviewing,the promotion of self-efficacy

Compare and contrast intentions and subjective norms as defined within the theory of planned behavior.

Based on the health belief model,discuss three factors that influence an individual's intention to change a health behavior.

An intervention is a health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target population.

Within the social cognitive theory,responses to a person's behavior that increase or decrease the likelihood of recurrence are called

Of the following,which one does not promote self-efficacy?

The subjective norm is the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior.

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Exam 15: Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Within the theory of planned behavior,how are attitudes determined?

Within the social cognitive theory,approaching behavior change in small steps that enhance the person's self-confidence is an implication of the concept of

Self-efficacy is the determination to act in a certain way.

The process of testing and assessing certain elements of a program before it is implemented fully is called _____ evaluation.

According to the diffusion of innovation theory,the stages that an individual passes through in adopting a new behavior include all of the following except

_____ is a formal process to impart knowledge to a group or individual to facilitate voluntary adoption of eating to improve or maintain health.

What is reciprocal determinism?

The transtheoretical model describes an individual's readiness for change.

A strength of social cognitive theory is that it focuses on

The stages of change theory assumes that individuals will pass through each stage in a linear fashion.

Albert Bandura is most frequently associated with the

What are the stages in the stages of change model? Apply this theory to dieting for weight loss.

When a counselor utilizes motivational interviewing,the promotion of self-efficacy

Compare and contrast intentions and subjective norms as defined within the theory of planned behavior.

Based on the health belief model,discuss three factors that influence an individual's intention to change a health behavior.

An intervention is a health promotion activity aimed at changing the behavior of a target population.

Within the social cognitive theory,responses to a person's behavior that increase or decrease the likelihood of recurrence are called

Of the following,which one does not promote self-efficacy?

The subjective norm is the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a behavior.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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