Question 1

Learning theories are those theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A multiplicative score of _______________ and outcome evaluations is derived to assess attitudes toward a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral intentions 
B)  behavioral beliefs 
C)  normative beliefs 
D)  none of the above 
A)  behavioral intentions 
B)  behavioral beliefs 
C)  normative beliefs 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Consistency theories purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Following a consultation, the patient decides it is in her best interest to have the surgery. This is an example of how the theory of reasoned action may be applied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The values a person places on each outcome resulting from performance of a behavior are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral intentions. 
B)  attitudes toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  outcome evaluations. 
A)  behavioral intentions. 
B)  attitudes toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  outcome evaluations.

Question 6

The theory of reasoned action, developed by social psychologist Martin Fishbein, suggests that an individual's belief and attitude leads to an intention, which is then followed by a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements represents the construct of the subjective norm for the theory of reasoned action?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I just don't like to exercise." 
B)  "I feel that my parents and my husband want me to have the procedure." 
C)  "Well, I have thought about smoking less." 
D)  "I know that if I lose more weight, my blood pressure will get lower." 
A)  "I just don't like to exercise." 
B)  "I feel that my parents and my husband want me to have the procedure." 
C)  "Well, I have thought about smoking less." 
D)  "I know that if I lose more weight, my blood pressure will get lower."

Question 8

The concept of perceived behavioral control has been derived from all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotter's locus of control theory. 
B)  Atkinson's theory of achievement motivation. 
C)  Bandura's social cognitive theory. 
D)  Osgood and Tannenbaum's congruity principle. 
A)  Rotter's locus of control theory. 
B)  Atkinson's theory of achievement motivation. 
C)  Bandura's social cognitive theory. 
D)  Osgood and Tannenbaum's congruity principle.

Question 9

According to researchers, although the theories of reasoned action and of planned behavior will predict behavior intent, they do not explain behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the TPB, a perception about how easy or difficult it is to perform the behavior in each condition identified in a person's control beliefs is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived power. 
B)  subjective norm. 
C)  control belief. 
D)  perceived behavioral control. 
A)  perceived power. 
B)  subjective norm. 
C)  control belief. 
D)  perceived behavioral control.

Question 11

Which of the following teaching strategies would be appropriate for an educator to use to modify the theory of reasoned action's construct of motivation to comply?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey 
B)  Brainstorm 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Role play 
A)  Survey 
B)  Brainstorm 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Role play

Question 12

Statement A: Behavior should be defined in terms of its target, action, context, and time (TACT).
Statement B: The thought to perform a behavior that is an immediate determinant of the given behavior is known as a behavioral intention and is the hallmark of the TRA and TPB.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 13

A belief that most of the significant others in one's life think one should or should not perform a behavior is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  normative belief. 
B)  behavioral belief. 
C)  subjective norm. 
D)  outcome evaluation. 
A)  normative belief. 
B)  behavioral belief. 
C)  subjective norm. 
D)  outcome evaluation.

Question 14

All of the following are limitations of TRA and TPB, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  These theories explain behavior change but not behavior. 
B)  Detailed and specific guidance for behavior modification is not provided. 
C)  These theories do not consider personality-related factors, cultural factors, and demographic variables. 
D)  These theories focus only on rational thoughts and do not account for irrational thoughts or fears. 
A)  These theories explain behavior change but not behavior. 
B)  Detailed and specific guidance for behavior modification is not provided. 
C)  These theories do not consider personality-related factors, cultural factors, and demographic variables. 
D)  These theories focus only on rational thoughts and do not account for irrational thoughts or fears.

Question 15

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as a behavioral belief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Brainstorming all possible outcomes is likely to influence:

Accepted Answer

A)  normative beliefs. 
B)  outcome evaluations. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  subjective norms. 
A)  normative beliefs. 
B)  outcome evaluations. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  subjective norms.

Question 17

In the acronym TACT, A stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  action. 
B)  achievement. 
C)  accomplishment. 
D)  attainment. 
A)  action. 
B)  achievement. 
C)  accomplishment. 
D)  attainment.

Question 18

How much a person feels he or she is in command of enacting a given behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  perceived behavioral control. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  control beliefs. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  perceived behavioral control. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  control beliefs.

Question 19

Theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  value expectancy theories. 
B)  consistency theories. 
C)  attribution theories. 
D)  learning theories. 
A)  value expectancy theories. 
B)  consistency theories. 
C)  attribution theories. 
D)  learning theories.

Question 20

Statement A: The TRA and TPB emphasize the role of thoughts in decision making for engaging in behaviors.
Statement B: The TRA and TPB state that unconscious motives or desires shape behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Statement A is true and statement B is false. 
B)  Statement A is false and statement B is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Learning theories are those theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus.

A multiplicative score of _______________ and outcome evaluations is derived to assess attitudes toward a behavior.

Consistency theories purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why."

Following a consultation, the patient decides it is in her best interest to have the surgery. This is an example of how the theory of reasoned action may be applied.

The values a person places on each outcome resulting from performance of a behavior are known as:

The theory of reasoned action, developed by social psychologist Martin Fishbein, suggests that an individual's belief and attitude leads to an intention, which is then followed by a behavior.

Which of the following statements represents the construct of the subjective norm for the theory of reasoned action?

The concept of perceived behavioral control has been derived from all of the following, except:

According to researchers, although the theories of reasoned action and of planned behavior will predict behavior intent, they do not explain behavior change.

In the TPB, a perception about how easy or difficult it is to perform the behavior in each condition identified in a person's control beliefs is known as:

Which of the following teaching strategies would be appropriate for an educator to use to modify the theory of reasoned action's construct of motivation to comply?

Statement A: Behavior should be defined in terms of its target, action, context, and time (TACT). Statement B: The thought to perform a behavior that is an immediate determinant of the given behavior is known as a behavioral intention and is the hallmark of the TRA and TPB.

A belief that most of the significant others in one's life think one should or should not perform a behavior is known as a(n):

All of the following are limitations of TRA and TPB, except:

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as a behavioral belief.

Brainstorming all possible outcomes is likely to influence:

In the acronym TACT, A stands for:

How much a person feels he or she is in command of enacting a given behavior is known as:

Theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus are known as:

Statement A: The TRA and TPB emphasize the role of thoughts in decision making for engaging in behaviors. Statement B: The TRA and TPB state that unconscious motives or desires shape behavior.

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Exam 5: Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior

Learning theories are those theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus.

A multiplicative score of _______________ and outcome evaluations is derived to assess attitudes toward a behavior.

Consistency theories purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why."

Following a consultation, the patient decides it is in her best interest to have the surgery. This is an example of how the theory of reasoned action may be applied.

The values a person places on each outcome resulting from performance of a behavior are known as:

The theory of reasoned action, developed by social psychologist Martin Fishbein, suggests that an individual's belief and attitude leads to an intention, which is then followed by a behavior.

Which of the following statements represents the construct of the subjective norm for the theory of reasoned action?

The concept of perceived behavioral control has been derived from all of the following, except:

According to researchers, although the theories of reasoned action and of planned behavior will predict behavior intent, they do not explain behavior change.

In the TPB, a perception about how easy or difficult it is to perform the behavior in each condition identified in a person's control beliefs is known as:

Which of the following teaching strategies would be appropriate for an educator to use to modify the theory of reasoned action's construct of motivation to comply?

Statement A: Behavior should be defined in terms of its target, action, context, and time (TACT). Statement B: The thought to perform a behavior that is an immediate determinant of the given behavior is known as a behavioral intention and is the hallmark of the TRA and TPB.

A belief that most of the significant others in one's life think one should or should not perform a behavior is known as a(n):

All of the following are limitations of TRA and TPB, except:

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as a behavioral belief.

Brainstorming all possible outcomes is likely to influence:

In the acronym TACT, A stands for:

How much a person feels he or she is in command of enacting a given behavior is known as:

Theories that describe how a given response is associated with a given stimulus are known as:

Statement A: The TRA and TPB emphasize the role of thoughts in decision making for engaging in behaviors. Statement B: The TRA and TPB state that unconscious motives or desires shape behavior.

Introduction to Health Education, Health Promotion, and Theory

Planning Models in Health Education and Health Promotion

The Health Belief Model

The Transtheoretical Model

Theories of Stress and Coping

Social Cognitive Theory

Social Marketing

Diffusion of Innovations

Freires Model of Adult Education

Newer Theories in Health Education and Health Promotion

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