Question 1

A person's _____ influences his/her subjective norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer base 
B)  family 
C)  inner value system 
D)  All of these influence subjective norms 
A)  peer base 
B)  family 
C)  inner value system 
D)  All of these influence subjective norms

Question 2

Apply the theory of reasoned action to a pregnant mother deciding on whether or not to breastfeed her newborn infant.

Accepted Answer

The theory of reasoned action predicts a

Question 3

Describe how a community nutritionist might use each of the following social cognitive theory concepts in classes designed to teach the principles of the USDA's "MyPlate" diet planning recommendations (see http://www.choosemyplate.gov/).
a.Environment
b.Behavioral capability
c.Expectations
d.Self-efficacy

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral capacity. 
B)  expectations. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  a subjective norm. 
A)  behavioral capacity. 
B)  expectations. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  a subjective norm.

Question 6

The focus of the _____ is that people and their environment interact continuously with each influencing the other.

Accepted Answer

A)  health belief model 
B)  stages of change model 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  theory of trying 
A)  health belief model 
B)  stages of change model 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  theory of trying

Question 7

Rogers and Shoemaker are most frequently associated with which of the theories below?

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 8

The health belief model

Accepted Answer

A)  is of limited value for primary prevention activities. 
B)  is applicable only to a select, limited number of health behaviors. 
C)  cannot be utilized until a program is in its implementation phase. 
D)  is only applicable for programs designed for individuals and not communities. 
A)  is of limited value for primary prevention activities. 
B)  is applicable only to a select, limited number of health behaviors. 
C)  cannot be utilized until a program is in its implementation phase. 
D)  is only applicable for programs designed for individuals and not communities.

Question 9

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are actively ready to make a change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The health belief model is based in part on an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  intentions to behave. 
B)  perceptions of threats. 
C)  past attempts at trying. 
D)  self-actualization needs. 
A)  intentions to behave. 
B)  perceptions of threats. 
C)  past attempts at trying. 
D)  self-actualization needs.

Question 11

According to the stages of change model,behavior change involves all of the following steps except

Accepted Answer

A)  precontemplation. 
B)  denial. 
C)  contemplation. 
D)  maintenance. 
A)  precontemplation. 
B)  denial. 
C)  contemplation. 
D)  maintenance.

Question 12

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the transtheoretical model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Stages of change model 
C)  Theory of reasoned action 
D)  Health belief model 
A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Stages of change model 
C)  Theory of reasoned action 
D)  Health belief model

Question 13

Which of the following theories prescribes to the philosophy that behaviors are determined by a person's intentions to behave in certain ways,but are influenced by past experiences with behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion of innovation 
B)  Stages of change 
C)  Theory of reasoned action 
D)  Theory of trying 
A)  Diffusion of innovation 
B)  Stages of change 
C)  Theory of reasoned action 
D)  Theory of trying

Question 14

Motivational interviewing

Accepted Answer

A)  is a counselor-focused technique utilized by many health educators. 
B)  was developed by dietitians to determine why consumers don't eat more healthful diets. 
C)  is designed to help clients build commitment and reach a decision to change. 
D)  promotes relapse as a way to grow and mature. 
A)  is a counselor-focused technique utilized by many health educators. 
B)  was developed by dietitians to determine why consumers don't eat more healthful diets. 
C)  is designed to help clients build commitment and reach a decision to change. 
D)  promotes relapse as a way to grow and mature.

Question 15

List in order the five stages of the stages of change theory.

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation,con

Question 16

The diffusion of innovation theory addresses the process by which people adopt new ideas and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Within the cognitive-behavioral theory,the use of positive self-talk is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  goal setting. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  goal setting. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 18

Behavior change theories provide evidence-based methods that are not empirically tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are

Accepted Answer

A)  not ready to make a change. 
B)  almost ready to make a change. 
C)  actively ready to make a change. 
D)  already changing the targeted behavior. 
A)  not ready to make a change. 
B)  almost ready to make a change. 
C)  actively ready to make a change. 
D)  already changing the targeted behavior.

Question 20

The _____ comprise the first category of people to adopt an innovation.

Accepted Answer

A)  early adopters 
B)  innovators 
C)  early majority 
D)  laggards 
A)  early adopters 
B)  innovators 
C)  early majority 
D)  laggards

A person's _____ influences his/her subjective norms.

Apply the theory of reasoned action to a pregnant mother deciding on whether or not to breastfeed her newborn infant.

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known self-efficacy.

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known as

The focus of the _____ is that people and their environment interact continuously with each influencing the other.

Rogers and Shoemaker are most frequently associated with which of the theories below?

The health belief model

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are actively ready to make a change.

The health belief model is based in part on an individual's

According to the stages of change model,behavior change involves all of the following steps except

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the transtheoretical model?

Which of the following theories prescribes to the philosophy that behaviors are determined by a person's intentions to behave in certain ways,but are influenced by past experiences with behaviors?

Motivational interviewing

List in order the five stages of the stages of change theory.

The diffusion of innovation theory addresses the process by which people adopt new ideas and behaviors.

Within the cognitive-behavioral theory,the use of positive self-talk is an example of

Behavior change theories provide evidence-based methods that are not empirically tested.

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are

The _____ comprise the first category of people to adopt an innovation.

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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Exam 15: Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

A person's _____ influences his/her subjective norms.

Apply the theory of reasoned action to a pregnant mother deciding on whether or not to breastfeed her newborn infant.

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known self-efficacy.

The belief that one can make a behavior change is known as

The focus of the _____ is that people and their environment interact continuously with each influencing the other.

Rogers and Shoemaker are most frequently associated with which of the theories below?

The health belief model

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are actively ready to make a change.

The health belief model is based in part on an individual's

According to the stages of change model,behavior change involves all of the following steps except

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the transtheoretical model?

Which of the following theories prescribes to the philosophy that behaviors are determined by a person's intentions to behave in certain ways,but are influenced by past experiences with behaviors?

Motivational interviewing

List in order the five stages of the stages of change theory.

The diffusion of innovation theory addresses the process by which people adopt new ideas and behaviors.

Within the cognitive-behavioral theory,the use of positive self-talk is an example of

Behavior change theories provide evidence-based methods that are not empirically tested.

The cognitive-behavioral theory is best applied when people are

The _____ comprise the first category of people to adopt an innovation.

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

Filters