Exam 4: Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Annette is thinking about quitting smoking; however, she hasn't taken any formal action to do so.Based on the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change (TTM), Annette is in the _____ stage.

What type of unanticipated barrier did Pendry (2001) discover in the research conducted on South African villagers who were given HIV tests

According to the research conducted on the effectiveness of the Health Belief Model (Janz and Becker; 1984), _____ were found to be the strongest of the 4 constructs in explaining "sick role behaviors."

The Health Belief Model (HBM) seeks to explain health behaviors of persons who believe they are

In some instances, the physical limitations caused by a disease may be less disruptive than the impact of the disease on the person's familial responsibilities.

Theodore uses a combination of many different models to explain or predict health behaviors.He is using a _____ model.

Research indicates that African-American and Caucasian adolescents are both more likely to be influenced by models of smoking in their environments.

The Expectancy Value Theory (EVT) was developed by

Studies have shown that adult smokers who are the most misinformed about the risks of smoking are

The selection of a target audience who will be the intended recipient of a health behavior message is called

The changes in school lunch menus and vending machines in New York City public schools were the result of a study conducted on

Which of the following statements is TRUE

One of the drawbacks of the Expectancy Value Theory (EVT) is that

Social marketing differs from commercial marketing in that

The _____ approach to understanding health behaviors includes individual, cultural and social networks, and environmental contributions.

Which of the following statements is TRUE in reference to perceived benefits and perceived barriers

According to the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change (TTM), a primary reason that individuals fail to attain their health behavior goals is that programs misjudge individuals' level of _____.

Approximately how long does the action stage last before an individual moves to the next stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change (TTM)

The concept of perceived behavioral control is similar to Bandura's concept of _____.

Perceived susceptibility is measured on a _____.