3. Theory of planned behaviour Flashcards
What were the procedures of Weigel & Newman? (TPB Social)
- Survey to P’s about attitudes to social problems
- 3 confederates (wk 1, 7, 15) approached P’s asking about recycling schemes
What did Weigel & Newman find? (TPB Social)
Highly significant correlation between their own scores on survey and answers reported to confederates
How is the history of attitude relatable? (TPB Social)
- Originally used in theatre to externally express inner reality
- Attitudes were seen as dispositional
- Attitudes corresponded to the measure of behaviour
What did LaPiere (1934) find that disputed the relationship between attitudes and behaviour? (TPB Social)
- Travelled USA with Chinese couple
- Treated well in 99.6% of establishments
- Wrote to establishments after asking if they would accept Chinese couple
- 92% said they would not accept
What is the concept of theory of reasoned action (1975)? (TPB Social)
Attitudes + subjective norm = intention = action
What did theory of reasoned action suggest made up attitudes? (TPB Social)
- Behavioural beliefs
- Outcome evaluation
What did theory of reasoned action suggest made up subjective norms? (TPB Social)
- Normative beliefs
- Motivation to comply
How does theory of reasoned action define behavioural beliefs? (TPB Social)
Individuals beliefs that an action leads to a certain outcome
How does theory of reasoned action define outcome evaluation? (TPB Social)
Refers to a persons evaluations of outcomes
How does theory of reasoned action define normative beliefs? (TPB Social)
Refers to the expectation of others
How does theory of reasoned action define motivation to comply? (TPB Social)
Refers to the ability one feels to take on norms and adhere to them
What is the concept of TPB? (TPB Social)
Attitude + subjective norm + perceived behavioural control = intention = behaviour
What is perceived behavioural control? (TPB Social)
Peoples abilities to perceive the degree to which they are capable of performing a given behaviour
