Chapter 7 Flashcards
Definition of Theories
Set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that presents a systematic view
Stimulus Response Theory
Combination of classical conditioning and instrumental conditioning
Does something if it meets someone else’s needs
2 Aspects of SRT
Reinforcement
Punishment
Theory of Reasoned Action
Explains volitional behaviors and health behaviors
Definition of Volitional Behaviors
Behaviors that can be performed at will
What does the Theory of Reason Action provide?
A framework to study attitudes toward behaviors
Theory of Planned Behavior
Concept of perceived behavioral control
When is the Theory of Planned Behavior most successful?
When dealing with purely volitional behaviors
When do complications occur with the Theory of Planned Behavior?
When it is applied to behaviors not fully under volitional control
Health Belief Model
1950s to help explain the use of health services
Health behavior applicants
What has to occur simultaneously for a result in health related action to happen? (3)
Existence of sufficient motivation to make health issues relevant
Perceived threat
Following health recommendations to reduce the perceived threat
Protection Motivation Theory
Originally to provide explanations of the effects of fear appeals on health attitudes and behaviors
Components of PMT
Reward
Self Efficacy
The Transtheoretical Model
Framework for understanding how individuals and populations progress toward adopting and maintaining health behavior change for optimal health
What does the transtheoretical model use?
Stages of change to integrate processes and principles of change from across major theories of intervention
What are the 6 components that are common to interpersonal models?
Social learning, power, integration, networks, support, capital
Socio-ecological Model
Behavior has multiple levels of influences
What does the socio-ecological model emphasize?
The interaction between and the interdependence of factors within and across all levels of a health problem
Levels of Theories
Intrapersonal Interpersonal Community Level Community Factors Public Policy
Definition of Intrapersonal Theories
Influence behavior, knowledge, and beliefs
Interpersonal Theories
Primary groups
Definition of Continuum Theories
Use an approach that identifies variables that influence action and combines them into a prediction equation
Definition of Stage Theories
Comprised of an ordered set of categories into which people can be classified
Identifies factors that could induce movement from one category to the next
How is behavior formed according to the Theory of Reasoned Action?
Attitudes towards behavior is combined with subjective norms to create the behavior intention, leading to behavior
