Behavioral Change and Psychological Theories

Question 1

Theory vs Model

Answer 1

Theory
- used to explain and predict behavior
- suggest ways to create behavior change
Model
- ideas/concepts from 2+ theories used together

Question 2

Health Belief Model

Answer 2

Developing health messages by taking into account a person’s perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, self-efficacy

Question 3

Theory of Planned Behavior

Answer 3

Predicting if a person will perform a health behavior by examining their intention. Individual motivational factors. Intention is determined by 3 factors: attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control

Question 4

Social Cognitive Theory

Answer 4

Examining the influence of personal factors, behavioral factors, and environmental factors on a person. Uses observational learning and reinforcements in light of these factors.

Question 5

Stages of Change Model/Trans-Theoretical Model

Answer 5

Describes someone’s motivation and readiness to change a behavior. Emphasizes that health interventions need to meet people where they are. Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse, Termination

Question 6

Choosing a theory

Answer 6

Health issue with barriers = HBM

Health issue demonstrated by a model = SCT

Health issue with a population that is routinely influenced by other people = TPB