Chapter 8

Question 1

Theory of reasoned action

Answer 1

Attitutude->
intention->behavior
Social norm->

Assumption: a persons behavior is influenced by their intention to perform a behavior

A persons intention to commit behavior is determined by the general attitude regarding that behavior

A person intention to commit behavior is increased by social pressure

• intention to commit behavior precedes the behavior

I.e. i think i will also smoke in the future

Question 2

Criticism on TRA

Answer 2

Does an individual have power to decide about behavior

Are there limitations regarding skills/tine

Question 3

Theory of planned behavior

Answer 3

Percieved behavioral control->intention->behavior

Individual differences(agreeableness, extraversion, neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness->intention-> behavior