Question 1

The unique feature of both the TRA and TPB is that they argue that behavioral intention is the most important determinant of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the TRA and TPB, an overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome evaluation. 
B)  attitude toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral belief. 
D)  subjective norm. 
A)  outcome evaluation. 
B)  attitude toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral belief. 
D)  subjective norm.

Question 3

In the TPB, a belief about internal or external factors that may inhibit or facilitate the performance of the behavior 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 4

The TRA and TPB provide strong guidance with regard to measurement of their constructs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Theories that postulate that a behavior depends on the worth placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome 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 6

Theories that purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why" 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 7

Learning theories are those that postulate that a behavior depends on the value placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral intention. 
B)  attitude toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral belief. 
D)  outcome evaluation. 
A)  behavioral intention. 
B)  attitude toward the behavior. 
C)  behavioral belief. 
D)  outcome evaluation.

Question 9

Attitudes can be defined as learned __________ to respond to an object or class of objects in a favorable or unfavorable way.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviors 
B)  actions 
C)  predispositions 
D)  manners 
A)  behaviors 
B)  actions 
C)  predispositions 
D)  manners

Question 10

Having role models model a behavior helps in influencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived power. 
B)  control beliefs. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  subjective norms. 
A)  perceived power. 
B)  control beliefs. 
C)  behavioral beliefs. 
D)  subjective norms.

Question 11

TPB was formulated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Icek Ajzen. 
B)  Martin Fishbein. 
C)  Albert Bandura. 
D)  James Prochaska. 
A)  Icek Ajzen. 
B)  Martin Fishbein. 
C)  Albert Bandura. 
D)  James Prochaska.

Question 12

The degree to which a person wants to act in accordance with the perceived wishes of those significant in his or her life is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  normative belief. 
B)  behavioral belief. 
C)  subjective norm. 
D)  motivation to comply. 
A)  normative belief. 
B)  behavioral belief. 
C)  subjective norm. 
D)  motivation to comply.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived severity. 
B)  perceived behavioral control. 
C)  perceived power. 
D)  perceived susceptibility. 
A)  perceived severity. 
B)  perceived behavioral control. 
C)  perceived power. 
D)  perceived susceptibility.

Question 14

The unique feature of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is that they argue that behavioral _________ is the most important determinant of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  action 
B)  intention 
C)  activity 
D)  performance 
A)  action 
B)  intention 
C)  activity 
D)  performance

Question 15

TRA stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of reasonable action. 
B)  theory of rational action. 
C)  theory of reasoned action. 
D)  theory of realistic action. 
A)  theory of reasonable action. 
B)  theory of rational action. 
C)  theory of reasoned action. 
D)  theory of realistic action.

Question 16

TRA and TPB are similar to Freudian theory and other theories that view behavior as being controlled by "unconscious motives or desires of silence" that are widely prevalent among the masses, especially in nonindustrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The addition of cultural and personality considerations strengthened the theory of reasoned action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Theories that deal with the effects of inconsistencies among beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors 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 19

Which of the following demonstrates the use of the theory of reasoned action in health promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking anti-depression medication as prescribed 
B)  Moving through the stages of change 
C)  Maintaining a new behavior for six months 
D)  Teaching a class on consciousness raising 
A)  Taking anti-depression medication as prescribed 
B)  Moving through the stages of change 
C)  Maintaining a new behavior for six months 
D)  Teaching a class on consciousness raising

Question 20

TRA posits that an individual's beliefs and attitudes are necessarily reasonable or correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The unique feature of both the TRA and TPB is that they argue that behavioral intention is the most important determinant of behavior.

In the TRA and TPB, an overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

In the TPB, a belief about internal or external factors that may inhibit or facilitate the performance of the behavior is known as:

The TRA and TPB provide strong guidance with regard to measurement of their constructs.

Theories that postulate that a behavior depends on the worth placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome are known as:

Theories that purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why" are known as:

Learning theories are those that postulate that a behavior depends on the value placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome.

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

Attitudes can be defined as learned __________ to respond to an object or class of objects in a favorable or unfavorable way.

Having role models model a behavior helps in influencing:

TPB was formulated by:

The degree to which a person wants to act in accordance with the perceived wishes of those significant in his or her life is known as a(n):

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

The unique feature of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is that they argue that behavioral _________ is the most important determinant of behavior.

TRA stands for:

TRA and TPB are similar to Freudian theory and other theories that view behavior as being controlled by "unconscious motives or desires of silence" that are widely prevalent among the masses, especially in nonindustrialized countries.

The addition of cultural and personality considerations strengthened the theory of reasoned action.

Theories that deal with the effects of inconsistencies among beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors are known as:

Which of the following demonstrates the use of the theory of reasoned action in health promotion?

TRA posits that an individual's beliefs and attitudes are necessarily reasonable or correct.

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The Transtheoretical Model

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

The unique feature of both the TRA and TPB is that they argue that behavioral intention is the most important determinant of behavior.

In the TRA and TPB, an overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

In the TPB, a belief about internal or external factors that may inhibit or facilitate the performance of the behavior is known as:

The TRA and TPB provide strong guidance with regard to measurement of their constructs.

Theories that postulate that a behavior depends on the worth placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome are known as:

Theories that purport to explain how people make causal explanations and how they answer questions beginning with "why" are known as:

Learning theories are those that postulate that a behavior depends on the value placed by an individual on an outcome and the individual's estimate of the likelihood that a given action will result in that outcome.

An overall feeling of like or dislike regarding any given behavior is known as:

Attitudes can be defined as learned __________ to respond to an object or class of objects in a favorable or unfavorable way.

Having role models model a behavior helps in influencing:

TPB was formulated by:

The degree to which a person wants to act in accordance with the perceived wishes of those significant in his or her life is known as a(n):

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

The unique feature of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is that they argue that behavioral _________ is the most important determinant of behavior.

TRA stands for:

TRA and TPB are similar to Freudian theory and other theories that view behavior as being controlled by "unconscious motives or desires of silence" that are widely prevalent among the masses, especially in nonindustrialized countries.

The addition of cultural and personality considerations strengthened the theory of reasoned action.

Theories that deal with the effects of inconsistencies among beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors are known as:

Which of the following demonstrates the use of the theory of reasoned action in health promotion?

TRA posits that an individual's beliefs and attitudes are necessarily reasonable or correct.

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

Filters