A3 - Theory of Planned Behaviour Flashcards
What is the theory of planned behaviour?
Believes that behaviour is controlled by intention which is influenced by three factors.
What are the three factors?
Behavioural attitudes
Individual subjective norms
Perceived behavioural control
What is behavioural attitudes?
Outcome of behaviour and value placed on the outcome.
What is individual subjective norms?
Perception of how others would view behaviour.
What is perceived behavioural control?
The extent to which they feel they can perform behaviour.
What is a strength of TOPB?
There is supporting evidence for TOPB for alcohol consumption.
What is a weakness of TOPB?
TOPB cannot predict behavioural change 5 weeks after intention had been formed.