Question 1

Patients' self-reports of adherence​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are valid but not reliable. 
B)  ​have questionable validity. 
C)  ​are less valid than physicians' reports. 
D)  ​are more valid than examination of biochemical evidence. 
A)  ​are valid but not reliable. 
B)  ​have questionable validity. 
C)  ​are less valid than physicians' reports. 
D)  ​are more valid than examination of biochemical evidence.

Question 2

What is an identified strength of continuum theories?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They inform development of individualized interventions. 
B)  ​They identify a number of universally motivational beliefs. 
C)  ​They incorporate self-identity as predictive for behaviors. 
D)  ​They identify anticipated emotions as predicting behaviors. 
A)  ​They inform development of individualized interventions. 
B)  ​They identify a number of universally motivational beliefs. 
C)  ​They incorporate self-identity as predictive for behaviors. 
D)  ​They identify anticipated emotions as predicting behaviors.

Question 3

Economic factors may exert a negative effect on adherence by

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting access to screening tests. 
B)  preventing people from getting prescriptions filled or refilled. 
C)  increasing social support. 
D)  both a and B 
A)  limiting access to screening tests. 
B)  preventing people from getting prescriptions filled or refilled. 
C)  increasing social support. 
D)  both a and B

Question 4

Which of these personal characteristics is generally the most accurate predictor of patient adherence?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Age is typically the most accurate predictor. 
B)  ​Sex is generally the most accurate predictor. 
C)  ​Social class tends to predict most accurately. 
D)  ​A combination of these is the most accurate. 
A)  ​Age is typically the most accurate predictor. 
B)  ​Sex is generally the most accurate predictor. 
C)  ​Social class tends to predict most accurately. 
D)  ​A combination of these is the most accurate.

Question 5

Nonadherence rises abruptly when the prescription requires the patient to take one pill​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​once a day. 
B)  ​twice a day. 
C)  ​three times a day. 
D)  ​four times a day. 
A)  ​once a day. 
B)  ​twice a day. 
C)  ​three times a day. 
D)  ​four times a day.

Question 6

Define the intention-behavior gap. Identify and define some related components to explain and address it.​

Accepted Answer

A. The intention-behavior gap is the dif

Question 7

What is most accurate about evaluating the effectiveness of the health belief model and other continuum theories?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Valid and reliable instruments to assess their factors are lacking. 
B)  ​Instruments for assessing their factors are valid, but not reliable. 
C)  ​Instruments for assessing their factors are reliable, but not valid. 
D)  ​There are only a few valid or reliable tests to assess their factors. 
A)  ​Valid and reliable instruments to assess their factors are lacking. 
B)  ​Instruments for assessing their factors are valid, but not reliable. 
C)  ​Instruments for assessing their factors are reliable, but not valid. 
D)  ​There are only a few valid or reliable tests to assess their factors.

Question 8

Which factor in the theory of planned behavior has most in common with Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's intention whether or not to perform an action 
B)  A person's belief of how much s/he can control an action 
C)  A person's assessment concerning outcomes of an action 
D)  A person's belief about social pressures to take an action 
A)  A person's intention whether or not to perform an action 
B)  A person's belief of how much s/he can control an action 
C)  A person's assessment concerning outcomes of an action 
D)  A person's belief about social pressures to take an action

Question 9

The model or theory that suggests that behavior is shaped by one's intention to act or not act, and that intentions are shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control is the​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​self-efficacy theory. 
B)  ​health belief model. 
C)  ​health action process approach. 
D)  ​theory of planned behavior. 
A)  ​self-efficacy theory. 
B)  ​health belief model. 
C)  ​health action process approach. 
D)  ​theory of planned behavior.

Question 10

Research on smoking relapse, adherence to an exercise regimen, and adherence to diabetic diet has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to relapse. 
B)  those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to adhere. 
C)  self-efficacy has been found to correlate negatively with adherence. 
D)  self-efficacy prevents smoking relapse but does not affect the others. 
A)  those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to relapse. 
B)  those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to adhere. 
C)  self-efficacy has been found to correlate negatively with adherence. 
D)  self-efficacy prevents smoking relapse but does not affect the others.

Question 11

This model has two general stages: the motivational phase and the volitional phase.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The health belief model 
B)  ​The transtheoretical model 
C)  ​The health action process approach 
D)  ​The theory of planned behavior 
A)  ​The health belief model 
B)  ​The transtheoretical model 
C)  ​The health action process approach 
D)  ​The theory of planned behavior

Question 12

​A person's willingness and ability to follow recommended health practice is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ​behavior. 
B)  ​intention. 
C)  ​adherence. 
D)  ​perceived behavioral control. 
A)  ​behavior. 
B)  ​intention. 
C)  ​adherence. 
D)  ​perceived behavioral control.

Question 13

Using hospital personnel to monitor patient adherence​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is the only currently approved method of assessing adherence. 
B)  ​creates an artificial situation that may raise adherence rates. 
C)  ​violates regulations of the American Medical Association. 
D)  ​both b and c are true. 
A)  ​is the only currently approved method of assessing adherence. 
B)  ​creates an artificial situation that may raise adherence rates. 
C)  ​violates regulations of the American Medical Association. 
D)  ​both b and c are true.

Question 14

Maria decided that she wanted to start exercising again and made a plan to "go to the gym after work on Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour." This is an example of implementation intentions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Recent meta-analyses showed that adhering to a medical regime does not make any difference in physical health outcomes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Older studies found a general rate of nonadherence around _______; more recent studies show a rate of about _______.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​25% . . . . 50% 
B)  ​50%. . . . 25% 
C)  ​75% . . . over 90% 
D)  ​10% . . . . nearly 40% 
A)  ​25% . . . . 50% 
B)  ​50%. . . . 25% 
C)  ​75% . . . over 90% 
D)  ​10% . . . . nearly 40%

Question 17

The transtheoretical model of James Prochaska and his colleagues assumes that people go through five stages in making changes in their behavior. What is the proper order of these changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance 
B)  Preparation, precontemplation, self-efficacy, intention to act, and action 
C)  Intention to act, contemplation, preparation for action, action, reaction 
D)  Intention to act, contemplation, preparation for action, action, relapse 
A)  Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance 
B)  Preparation, precontemplation, self-efficacy, intention to act, and action 
C)  Intention to act, contemplation, preparation for action, action, reaction 
D)  Intention to act, contemplation, preparation for action, action, relapse

Question 18

What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?​

Accepted Answer

A.Stage theories propose that people pas

Question 19

​A study by Cahill, Lancaster, and Green (2010) found that interventions matched to stage theories were ________ compared to uniform interventions consistent with continuum theories when applied to smoking cessation.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​equally effective 
B)  ​more effective 
C)  ​less effective 
D)  ​not effective 
A)  ​equally effective 
B)  ​more effective 
C)  ​less effective 
D)  ​not effective

Question 20

With regard to gender, which of these statements most clearly agrees with research?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Women are more likely than men to comply with dietary recommendations. 
B)  ​Women are generally more likely than men to comply with all medical recommendations. 
C)  ​Men are more likely to be extremely resistant to taking medication. 
D)  ​Women are more likely to be extremely resistant to taking medication. 
A)  ​Women are more likely than men to comply with dietary recommendations. 
B)  ​Women are generally more likely than men to comply with all medical recommendations. 
C)  ​Men are more likely to be extremely resistant to taking medication. 
D)  ​Women are more likely to be extremely resistant to taking medication.

Patients' self-reports of adherence

What is an identified strength of continuum theories?

Economic factors may exert a negative effect on adherence by

Which of these personal characteristics is generally the most accurate predictor of patient adherence?

Nonadherence rises abruptly when the prescription requires the patient to take one pill

Define the intention-behavior gap. Identify and define some related components to explain and address it.

What is most accurate about evaluating the effectiveness of the health belief model and other continuum theories?

Which factor in the theory of planned behavior has most in common with Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?

The model or theory that suggests that behavior is shaped by one's intention to act or not act, and that intentions are shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control is the

Research on smoking relapse, adherence to an exercise regimen, and adherence to diabetic diet has shown that

This model has two general stages: the motivational phase and the volitional phase.

A person's willingness and ability to follow recommended health practice is known as

Using hospital personnel to monitor patient adherence

Maria decided that she wanted to start exercising again and made a plan to "go to the gym after work on Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour." This is an example of implementation intentions.

Recent meta-analyses showed that adhering to a medical regime does not make any difference in physical health outcomes.

Older studies found a general rate of nonadherence around _; more recent studies show a rate of about _.

The transtheoretical model of James Prochaska and his colleagues assumes that people go through five stages in making changes in their behavior. What is the proper order of these changes?

What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?

A study by Cahill, Lancaster, and Green (2010) found that interventions matched to stage theories were ________ compared to uniform interventions consistent with continuum theories when applied to smoking cessation.

With regard to gender, which of these statements most clearly agrees with research?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

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Exam 4: Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Patients' self-reports of adherence​

What is an identified strength of continuum theories?​

Economic factors may exert a negative effect on adherence by

Which of these personal characteristics is generally the most accurate predictor of patient adherence?​

Nonadherence rises abruptly when the prescription requires the patient to take one pill​

Define the intention-behavior gap. Identify and define some related components to explain and address it.​

What is most accurate about evaluating the effectiveness of the health belief model and other continuum theories?​

Which factor in the theory of planned behavior has most in common with Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?

The model or theory that suggests that behavior is shaped by one's intention to act or not act, and that intentions are shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control is the​

Research on smoking relapse, adherence to an exercise regimen, and adherence to diabetic diet has shown that

This model has two general stages: the motivational phase and the volitional phase.​

​A person's willingness and ability to follow recommended health practice is known as

Using hospital personnel to monitor patient adherence​

Maria decided that she wanted to start exercising again and made a plan to "go to the gym after work on Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour." This is an example of implementation intentions.​

Recent meta-analyses showed that adhering to a medical regime does not make any difference in physical health outcomes.​

Older studies found a general rate of nonadherence around _______; more recent studies show a rate of about _______.​

The transtheoretical model of James Prochaska and his colleagues assumes that people go through five stages in making changes in their behavior. What is the proper order of these changes?

What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?​

​A study by Cahill, Lancaster, and Green (2010) found that interventions matched to stage theories were ________ compared to uniform interventions consistent with continuum theories when applied to smoking cessation.

With regard to gender, which of these statements most clearly agrees with research?​

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Patients' self-reports of adherence

What is an identified strength of continuum theories?

Which of these personal characteristics is generally the most accurate predictor of patient adherence?

Nonadherence rises abruptly when the prescription requires the patient to take one pill

Define the intention-behavior gap. Identify and define some related components to explain and address it.

What is most accurate about evaluating the effectiveness of the health belief model and other continuum theories?

The model or theory that suggests that behavior is shaped by one's intention to act or not act, and that intentions are shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control is the

This model has two general stages: the motivational phase and the volitional phase.

A person's willingness and ability to follow recommended health practice is known as

Using hospital personnel to monitor patient adherence

Maria decided that she wanted to start exercising again and made a plan to "go to the gym after work on Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour." This is an example of implementation intentions.

Recent meta-analyses showed that adhering to a medical regime does not make any difference in physical health outcomes.

Older studies found a general rate of nonadherence around _; more recent studies show a rate of about _.

What are stage theories of health behavior change? How do they differ from continuum theories?

A study by Cahill, Lancaster, and Green (2010) found that interventions matched to stage theories were ________ compared to uniform interventions consistent with continuum theories when applied to smoking cessation.

With regard to gender, which of these statements most clearly agrees with research?