Exam 3 Flashcards
Explain the relationship between TRA and TPB
They are not different theories
TPB is a stretch of TRA
TRA is designed to explain what
Behavior under control of the person
TRA models says that persons intention is a function of what
Attitude toward the action and subjective norm
The value expectancy theory predicts what
That when more than 1 behavior is possible the one chosen will have the largest value expected success and value
Assumptions of the TRA model
Behavior is under voluntary control
People think about consequences and implications of their actions
Intention must be highly correlated with behavior
Two types of attitude according to the TRA model
Affective- enjoyable?
Instrumental- beneficial?
How do behavioral beliefs and attitude go together in the TRA model
Behavioral beliefs (expectations) lead to attitude (evaluation)
What are the two types of subjective norm
Injunctive - do they approve
Descriptive- are they also doing it
Limits of TRA model
Not useful when ppl feel they do not have control of the situation
Define perceived behavioral control
Perceived ease or difficulty performing a new behavior
What are the two types of perceived behavioral control
Perceived control
Self efficacy
What are the four extrinsic motivations on the motivational continuum from most to least internalized
Integrated
Identified
Introjected
External
Define external regulation
Behavior to gain or avoid a consequence
Define introjected regulation
Behavior out of guilt or need to prove something
Define identified regulation
Behavior because of importance one ascribes to the behavior