Question 1

An innovator perceives himself as popular and financially privileged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The stages of change theory can only be applied at the individual level and is not appropriate for community-based interventions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In motivational interviewing,the counselor takes the lead in the counseling session with the client answering questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Frequently,practitioners incorporate concepts from more than one theory into an intervention design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false regarding the stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has five distinct stages of varying degrees of readiness to change. 
B)  People progress through the changes in a linear fashion. 
C)  This model can be applied at both the individual and community levels. 
D)  An individual's stage for a specific behavior can quickly be determined. 
A)  It has five distinct stages of varying degrees of readiness to change. 
B)  People progress through the changes in a linear fashion. 
C)  This model can be applied at both the individual and community levels. 
D)  An individual's stage for a specific behavior can quickly be determined.

Question 6

Nutrition counseling is usually conducted one-on-one,whereas nutrition education,by definition,cannot be conducted in this manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The transtheoretical model was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura. 
B)  Prochaska and DiClemente. 
C)  Skinner. 
D)  Pavlov. 
A)  Bandura. 
B)  Prochaska and DiClemente. 
C)  Skinner. 
D)  Pavlov.

Question 8

The cognitive-behavioral theory is highly process oriented and goal directed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which theory of consumer health behavior was developed by social psychologists as a means of explaining why people in high-risk groups failed to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of reasoned action 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Health belief model 
D)  Theory of trying 
A)  Theory of reasoned action 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Health belief model 
D)  Theory of trying

Question 10

Intentions and subjective norms help to define the theory of planned behavior.What are intentions and subjective norms? Provide an example of how they might be used to predict a future nutritional behavior.

Accepted Answer

Intentions are the instructions people g

Question 11

According to the health belief model,people will follow health recommendations if they are motivated and if they believe that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are susceptible to the illness. 
B)  the illness will have a serious impact on their lives. 
C)  following a particular set of health behaviors will be helpful. 
D)  they can successfully execute the behavior to produce the desired outcome. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  they are susceptible to the illness. 
B)  the illness will have a serious impact on their lives. 
C)  following a particular set of health behaviors will be helpful. 
D)  they can successfully execute the behavior to produce the desired outcome. 
E)  All of the above

Question 12

Within the social cognitive theory,including credible role models of the targeted behavior is an implication of the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  expectations. 
B)  observational learning. 
C)  reinforcements. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 13

What are basic stages of the diffusion of innovation model? Apply this model to a current nutritional dilemma.

Accepted Answer

The basic stages of the diffusion of inn

Question 14

Which of the following theories includes early adopters and laggards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Health belief model 
C)  Social cognitive theory 
D)  Social learning theory 
A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Health belief model 
C)  Social cognitive theory 
D)  Social learning theory

Question 15

In social cognitive theory,the environment is simply the physical realm (the workplace,the layout of the kitchen,etc.).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe and contrast three of the theories of consumer health behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on

Question 17

According to the theory of planned behavior,if a pregnant adolescent views breastfeeding as good for her unborn child,as do her peers,then her motivation or intention to breastfeed upon delivery is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lessened 
B)  heightened 
C)  not influenced by these factors 
A)  lessened 
B)  heightened 
C)  not influenced by these factors

Question 18

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the theory of planned behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Health belief model 
C)  Social cognitive theory 
D)  Theory of reasoned action 
A)  Diffusion of innovation model 
B)  Health belief model 
C)  Social cognitive theory 
D)  Theory of reasoned action

Question 19

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of the stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior change involves a series of different steps. 
B)  Each behavior change involves similar steps during the change process. 
C)  Interventions should be tailored to an individual's assessed level of readiness to change. 
D)  Relapse is a necessity in order for a behavior to truly be changed. 
A)  Behavior change involves a series of different steps. 
B)  Each behavior change involves similar steps during the change process. 
C)  Interventions should be tailored to an individual's assessed level of readiness to change. 
D)  Relapse is a necessity in order for a behavior to truly be changed.

Question 20

The diffusion of innovation model attempts to explain how a product or idea becomes acceptable to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An innovator perceives himself as popular and financially privileged.

The stages of change theory can only be applied at the individual level and is not appropriate for community-based interventions.

In motivational interviewing,the counselor takes the lead in the counseling session with the client answering questions.

Frequently,practitioners incorporate concepts from more than one theory into an intervention design.

Which of the following statements is false regarding the stages of change model?

Nutrition counseling is usually conducted one-on-one,whereas nutrition education,by definition,cannot be conducted in this manner.

The transtheoretical model was developed by

The cognitive-behavioral theory is highly process oriented and goal directed.

Which theory of consumer health behavior was developed by social psychologists as a means of explaining why people in high-risk groups failed to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease?

Intentions and subjective norms help to define the theory of planned behavior.What are intentions and subjective norms? Provide an example of how they might be used to predict a future nutritional behavior.

According to the health belief model,people will follow health recommendations if they are motivated and if they believe that

Within the social cognitive theory,including credible role models of the targeted behavior is an implication of the concept of

What are basic stages of the diffusion of innovation model? Apply this model to a current nutritional dilemma.

Which of the following theories includes early adopters and laggards?

In social cognitive theory,the environment is simply the physical realm (the workplace,the layout of the kitchen,etc.).

Describe and contrast three of the theories of consumer health behavior.

According to the theory of planned behavior,if a pregnant adolescent views breastfeeding as good for her unborn child,as do her peers,then her motivation or intention to breastfeed upon delivery is _____.

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the theory of planned behavior?

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of the stages of change model?

The diffusion of innovation model attempts to explain how a product or idea becomes acceptable to consumers.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 15: Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

An innovator perceives himself as popular and financially privileged.

The stages of change theory can only be applied at the individual level and is not appropriate for community-based interventions.

In motivational interviewing,the counselor takes the lead in the counseling session with the client answering questions.

Frequently,practitioners incorporate concepts from more than one theory into an intervention design.

Which of the following statements is false regarding the stages of change model?

Nutrition counseling is usually conducted one-on-one,whereas nutrition education,by definition,cannot be conducted in this manner.

The transtheoretical model was developed by

The cognitive-behavioral theory is highly process oriented and goal directed.

Which theory of consumer health behavior was developed by social psychologists as a means of explaining why people in high-risk groups failed to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease?

Intentions and subjective norms help to define the theory of planned behavior.What are intentions and subjective norms? Provide an example of how they might be used to predict a future nutritional behavior.

According to the health belief model,people will follow health recommendations if they are motivated and if they believe that

Within the social cognitive theory,including credible role models of the targeted behavior is an implication of the concept of

What are basic stages of the diffusion of innovation model? Apply this model to a current nutritional dilemma.

Which of the following theories includes early adopters and laggards?

In social cognitive theory,the environment is simply the physical realm (the workplace,the layout of the kitchen,etc.).

Describe and contrast three of the theories of consumer health behavior.

According to the theory of planned behavior,if a pregnant adolescent views breastfeeding as good for her unborn child,as do her peers,then her motivation or intention to breastfeed upon delivery is _____.

Which of the following theories is also referred to as the theory of planned behavior?

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of the stages of change model?

The diffusion of innovation model attempts to explain how a product or idea becomes acceptable to consumers.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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