Question 1

Research conducted by Kropp and Halpern-Felsher (2004) found that

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescents believed it would be easier to quit smoking when using "light" versus regular cigarettes. 
B) Adolescents understood that "light" cigarettes weren't any better than regular ones. 
C) Adolescents reported fewer respiratory problems when smoking "light" cigarettes. 
D) Adolescents reported a decrease in smoking after they learned about the harmful effects of "light" cigarettes. 
A) Adolescents believed it would be easier to quit smoking when using "light" versus regular cigarettes. 
B) Adolescents understood that "light" cigarettes weren't any better than regular ones. 
C) Adolescents reported fewer respiratory problems when smoking "light" cigarettes. 
D) Adolescents reported a decrease in smoking after they learned about the harmful effects of "light" cigarettes.

Question 2

Perceived susceptibility and perceived _____ contribute to one's perceived threat of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Benefits 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Severity 
D) Barriers 
A) Benefits 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Severity 
D) Barriers

Question 3

June is finishing the action stage of change, which means she will most likely be transitioning into the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) Contemplative 
B) Maintenance 
C) Recidivism 
D) Preparation 
A) Contemplative 
B) Maintenance 
C) Recidivism 
D) Preparation

Question 4

The primary limitation of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is that

Accepted Answer

A) It does not include vicarious learning. 
B) It is too focused on cognitions. 
C) It does not take peer group influences into consideration. 
D) It is unable to test for reciprocal determinism. 
A) It does not include vicarious learning. 
B) It is too focused on cognitions. 
C) It does not take peer group influences into consideration. 
D) It is unable to test for reciprocal determinism.

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason given for the lower success rate of social marketing when compared to commercial marketing

Accepted Answer

A) Social marketers have the disadvantage of immediate gratification. 
B) Commercial marketers have the advantage of impulse. 
C) Social marketers are generally not as well-trained as commercial marketers. 
D) Commercial marketers use intangible objects to sell their products. 
A) Social marketers have the disadvantage of immediate gratification. 
B) Commercial marketers have the advantage of impulse. 
C) Social marketers are generally not as well-trained as commercial marketers. 
D) Commercial marketers use intangible objects to sell their products.

Question 6

The Theory of Planned Behaviors (TPB) is a revision of which theory

Accepted Answer

A) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) 
B) Theory of Reasoned Action (TR
A)  
C) Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TM
C)  
D) Health Belief Model (HBM) 
A) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) 
B) Theory of Reasoned Action (TR
A)  
C) Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TM
C)  
D) Health Belief Model (HBM)

Question 7

The central concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) were derived from the work of

Accepted Answer

A) Hippocrates. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Kurt Lewin. 
A) Hippocrates. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) Albert Bandura. 
D) Kurt Lewin.

Question 8

A cue to action may be tangible or visible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Renee enjoys smoking and assigns her smoking behavior a "positive" value based on the fact that she engages in this behavior whenever she is with her friends.According to the Expectancy Value Theory (EVT), Renee is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A) Seek professional help to stop smoking. 
B) Continue smoking. 
C) Cut back on her smoking due to the risks associated with this behavior. 
D) None of the above 
A) Seek professional help to stop smoking. 
B) Continue smoking. 
C) Cut back on her smoking due to the risks associated with this behavior. 
D) None of the above

Question 10

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is used to explain spontaneous and habitual behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) suggests that an individual's behavior is shaped by those closest to him or her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Edward has smoked for over 15 years.He has recently joined a basketball league and his smoking has caused him to have breathing problems when he runs.Edward has determined that the reinforcement of playing basketball with his friends outweighs the reinforcement of smoking.According to the _____, Edward will choose the alternate behavior of playing basketball.

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy Value Theory with Matching Law 
B) Planned Theory of Behavior 
C) Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change 
D) Social Cognitive Theory 
A) Expectancy Value Theory with Matching Law 
B) Planned Theory of Behavior 
C) Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change 
D) Social Cognitive Theory

Question 13

_____ states that decisions to engage in a specific behavior are influenced, in part, by reinforcements for intended behaviors and reinforcements for alternate behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ states that decisions to engage in...

Question 14

Learning by adhering to another's judgments about specific behaviors is called

Accepted Answer

A) Inferred learning. 
B) Persuasory learning. 
C) Vicarious learning. 
D) Direct learning. 
A) Inferred learning. 
B) Persuasory learning. 
C) Vicarious learning. 
D) Direct learning.

Question 15

Research conducted by Walter et al.(1993; 1992) on the role of self-efficacy in engaging in preventative HIV/AIDS risk behaviors of teens concluded that self-efficacy is important for performing a behavior; however

Accepted Answer

A) It does not improve help-seeking behaviors. 
B) It can be undermined by substance use. 
C) It was an inconclusive finding for females. 
D) All of the above 
A) It does not improve help-seeking behaviors. 
B) It can be undermined by substance use. 
C) It was an inconclusive finding for females. 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Mel's behaviors tend to be shaped by his parents' thoughts and beliefs.Which theoretical perspective is used to explain this concept

Accepted Answer

A) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) 
B) Theory of Reasoned Action (TR
A)  
C) Expectancy Value Theory (EVT) 
D) Reciprocal Determinism Theory (RDT) 
A) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) 
B) Theory of Reasoned Action (TR
A)  
C) Expectancy Value Theory (EVT) 
D) Reciprocal Determinism Theory (RDT)

Question 17

The Social Ecological Health Model states that

Accepted Answer

A) Socioeconomic status is the primary component of health outcomes. 
B) Communities have little, if any, influence on individual health outcomes. 
C) Individual health outcomes are influenced by the individual alone. 
D) Individual health outcomes are influenced by factors that include, but are not limited to, the individual. 
A) Socioeconomic status is the primary component of health outcomes. 
B) Communities have little, if any, influence on individual health outcomes. 
C) Individual health outcomes are influenced by the individual alone. 
D) Individual health outcomes are influenced by factors that include, but are not limited to, the individual.

Question 18

Why did the U.S.Congress create the Superfund

Accepted Answer

A) To clean up hazardous waste sites. 
B) To implement the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. 
C) To fund greenhouse emission studies. 
D) To ensure money was available for research studies on environmental contaminants. 
A) To clean up hazardous waste sites. 
B) To implement the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. 
C) To fund greenhouse emission studies. 
D) To ensure money was available for research studies on environmental contaminants.

Question 19

In order to reinforce positive behavior, social marketing must

Accepted Answer

A) Associate an intangible concept with a tangible symbol that represents the concept. 
B) Associate a tangible symbol with one's socioeconomic status. 
C) Use a large target audience. 
D) Provide tangible rewards as reinforcement for positive behavior. 
A) Associate an intangible concept with a tangible symbol that represents the concept. 
B) Associate a tangible symbol with one's socioeconomic status. 
C) Use a large target audience. 
D) Provide tangible rewards as reinforcement for positive behavior.

Question 20

Which of the following examples demonstrates how social marketing enhances health behaviors

Accepted Answer

A) Encouraging energy reduction in the United States 
B) Improving mother-to-child nutrition 
C) Implementing intervention programs on hypertension 
D) All of the above 
A) Encouraging energy reduction in the United States 
B) Improving mother-to-child nutrition 
C) Implementing intervention programs on hypertension 
D) All of the above

Research conducted by Kropp and Halpern-Felsher (2004) found that

Perceived susceptibility and perceived _____ contribute to one's perceived threat of disease.

June is finishing the action stage of change, which means she will most likely be transitioning into the _____ stage.

The primary limitation of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is that

Which of the following is a reason given for the lower success rate of social marketing when compared to commercial marketing

The Theory of Planned Behaviors (TPB) is a revision of which theory

The central concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) were derived from the work of

A cue to action may be tangible or visible.

Renee enjoys smoking and assigns her smoking behavior a "positive" value based on the fact that she engages in this behavior whenever she is with her friends.According to the Expectancy Value Theory (EVT), Renee is most likely to

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is used to explain spontaneous and habitual behaviors.

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) suggests that an individual's behavior is shaped by those closest to him or her.

_____ states that decisions to engage in a specific behavior are influenced, in part, by reinforcements for intended behaviors and reinforcements for alternate behaviors.

Learning by adhering to another's judgments about specific behaviors is called

Research conducted by Walter et al.(1993; 1992) on the role of self-efficacy in engaging in preventative HIV/AIDS risk behaviors of teens concluded that self-efficacy is important for performing a behavior; however

Mel's behaviors tend to be shaped by his parents' thoughts and beliefs.Which theoretical perspective is used to explain this concept

The Social Ecological Health Model states that

Why did the U.S.Congress create the Superfund

In order to reinforce positive behavior, social marketing must

Which of the following examples demonstrates how social marketing enhances health behaviors

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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Exam 4: Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Research conducted by Kropp and Halpern-Felsher (2004) found that

Perceived susceptibility and perceived _____ contribute to one's perceived threat of disease.

June is finishing the action stage of change, which means she will most likely be transitioning into the _____ stage.

The primary limitation of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is that

Which of the following is a reason given for the lower success rate of social marketing when compared to commercial marketing

The Theory of Planned Behaviors (TPB) is a revision of which theory

The central concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) were derived from the work of

A cue to action may be tangible or visible.

Renee enjoys smoking and assigns her smoking behavior a "positive" value based on the fact that she engages in this behavior whenever she is with her friends.According to the Expectancy Value Theory (EVT), Renee is most likely to

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is used to explain spontaneous and habitual behaviors.

The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) suggests that an individual's behavior is shaped by those closest to him or her.

_____ states that decisions to engage in a specific behavior are influenced, in part, by reinforcements for intended behaviors and reinforcements for alternate behaviors.

Learning by adhering to another's judgments about specific behaviors is called

Research conducted by Walter et al.(1993; 1992) on the role of self-efficacy in engaging in preventative HIV/AIDS risk behaviors of teens concluded that self-efficacy is important for performing a behavior; however

Mel's behaviors tend to be shaped by his parents' thoughts and beliefs.Which theoretical perspective is used to explain this concept

The Social Ecological Health Model states that

Why did the U.S.Congress create the Superfund

In order to reinforce positive behavior, social marketing must

Which of the following examples demonstrates how social marketing enhances health behaviors

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

Filters