A) Successfully modified short-term student behaviors related to food and physical activity, but found no effect in the three-year follow-up B) Modified health behaviors in high-income students, but had no effect among low-income students C) Successfully modified both short and long-term student behaviors related to food and physical activity D) Did not include changes to the social environment E) B and D A) Successfully modified short-term student behaviors related to food and physical activity, but found no effect in the three-year follow-up B) Modified health behaviors in high-income students, but had no effect among low-income students C) Successfully modified both short and long-term student behaviors related to food and physical activity D) Did not include changes to the social environment E) B and D

Exam 7: How Individuals, Environments, and Health Behaviors Interact: Social Cognitive Theory

What are the two cognitive sources of motivation that influence behavioral intention in Social Cognitive Theory?

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Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the concept of ________ in the interaction between people and their environments.

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How might you target behavioral skills to promote healthy food choices in college students? Be specific about how you would increase both knowledge and skills in the target population.

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To target behavioral skills to promote healthy food choices in college students, I would implement a multi-faceted approach that focuses on increasing both knowledge and skills in the target population.

First, I would start by providing educational workshops and seminars on the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits. These sessions would cover topics such as understanding food labels, portion control, and the benefits of a balanced diet. By increasing their knowledge about nutrition, students will be better equipped to make informed decisions about their food choices.

In addition to education, I would also implement hands-on cooking classes and meal planning workshops. These sessions would teach students practical skills such as meal preparation, cooking techniques, and how to create healthy and affordable meals. By providing opportunities for students to develop their culinary skills, they will feel more confident in their ability to make healthy food choices on a daily basis.

Furthermore, I would collaborate with campus dining services to offer more nutritious options in the cafeteria and provide resources for students to access healthy food on and off campus. This could include creating a designated section for healthy food choices, offering nutrition information for menu items, and partnering with local vendors to provide healthy grab-and-go options.

To reinforce these efforts, I would also utilize social media and peer-to-peer initiatives to create a supportive community around healthy eating. This could involve sharing recipes, hosting cooking challenges, and promoting success stories from students who have made positive changes to their diet.

By targeting both knowledge and skills in promoting healthy food choices, college students will be better equipped to make informed decisions and develop sustainable habits that support their overall health and well-being.

According to Social Cognitive Theory, increased knowledge is typically sufficient to produce behavior change.

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Proving someone with walking shoes so that they may engage in regular physical activity is an example of _________________ support:

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Short-term specific intentions are strong predictors of future behavior.

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What constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory would you use to develop an intervention to increase the number of people receiving an annual flu shot at your university (or workplace)?

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The CATCH study:

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According to the Social Cognitive Theory, what three areas interact to influence human behavior?

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Most individuals overestimate the prevalence of undesirable behaviors among their peers.

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Which of the following does NOT influence the formation of self-efficacy?

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High crime rates and a lack of sidewalks are examples of:

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Select the example that best demonstrates the principle of observational learning:

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Social environmental factors refer to aspects of the physical or perceived environment that promote, permit, or discourage engagement in a particular behavior.

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The following processes promote observational learning:

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Reciprocal determinism refers to the interaction of the social environment, cognitive factors, and behaviors.

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Research demonstrates that people pay more attention to role models who are dissimilar in terms of age, social class, and culture.

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Social Cognitive Theory posits that outcome expectations are primarily developed through repeated pairings with reinforcements.

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Behavioral capability is determined by knowledge and skills.

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Collective self-efficacy refers to a person's expectation of the consequences of taking action.

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What are the two cognitive sources of motivation that influence behavioral intention in Social Cognitive Theory?

Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the concept of ________ in the interaction between people and their environments.

How might you target behavioral skills to promote healthy food choices in college students? Be specific about how you would increase both knowledge and skills in the target population.

According to Social Cognitive Theory, increased knowledge is typically sufficient to produce behavior change.

Proving someone with walking shoes so that they may engage in regular physical activity is an example of _________________ support:

Short-term specific intentions are strong predictors of future behavior.

What constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory would you use to develop an intervention to increase the number of people receiving an annual flu shot at your university (or workplace)?

The CATCH study:

According to the Social Cognitive Theory, what three areas interact to influence human behavior?

Most individuals overestimate the prevalence of undesirable behaviors among their peers.

Which of the following does NOT influence the formation of self-efficacy?

High crime rates and a lack of sidewalks are examples of:

Select the example that best demonstrates the principle of observational learning:

Social environmental factors refer to aspects of the physical or perceived environment that promote, permit, or discourage engagement in a particular behavior.

The following processes promote observational learning:

Reciprocal determinism refers to the interaction of the social environment, cognitive factors, and behaviors.

Research demonstrates that people pay more attention to role models who are dissimilar in terms of age, social class, and culture.

Social Cognitive Theory posits that outcome expectations are primarily developed through repeated pairings with reinforcements.

Behavioral capability is determined by knowledge and skills.

Collective self-efficacy refers to a person's expectation of the consequences of taking action.

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