Module 5 Flashcards
Which of the following statements represents the concept of Fishbein’s theory of reasoned action?
I perform regular breast exams because my mother had breast cancer.
Attitudes can be defined as learned __________ to respond to an object or class of objects in a favorable or unfavorable way
predispositions
Which of the following statements represents the construct of the subjective norm for the theory of reasoned action?
I feel that my parents and my husband want me to have the procedure.
A perception about how easy or difficult it is to perform a behavior in each condition identified in a person’s control beliefs is known as:
perceived power
According to the Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior, one way to change behavior would be to
alter intention
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
A system of rewards (positive) and punishments (negative) in response to a behavior.
Which concept is this?
reinforcements
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
The values that are placed in the expected outcomes of a behavior especially those that produce positive outcomes such as routine dental care and teeth cleanings (saving money down the road).
Which concept is this?
expectancies
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Confidence in one’s ability to pursue a behavior.
Which concept is this?
self-efficacy
The concept of self-regulation is understood as controlling our own behavior based on our own personal standards of belief that we can do something.
True
There are four major factors studied when using Social Cognitive Theory e.g. behaviors, environments, ideas, and emotions.
False
Social capital is an investment to be made within trustworthy social networks
True
One limitation with using the term “capital” is that it can be misunderstood because the word is associated with economics and finances
True
Relationship building is essential in understanding Social Capital Theory.
True
One limitation of Social Capital Theory is that is takes many layers of support to help people build relationships, which can slow down the efforts of health promotion initially.
True
One limitation of Social Capital Theory is that it does not consider relationship building in group.
False
Exchange of personal stories, ideas, insecurities, and being vulnerable with each other are identified methods in _________________________. Choose one answer
trust building
Relationship building is not important if trying to enhance social capital.
False
There are four dimensions of social capital, what are they? Choose one answer
cognitive, structural, bonding, and bridging
People are the riches of their communities
True
_____________helps groups of people come together with a sense of common identity aka “people like me”. Choose one answer.
bonding
Social Capital Theory is centralized on mistrust
False
Social Capital Theory refers to concepts of social networks (module 9), relationships, norms, and the trust needed for people to cooperate in reciprocal ways, for the greater good of the community
True
Social Capital Theory is centered on the Health Belief Model.
False
Social capital has been defined as the resources that people can access through their___________. Choose one answer.
social interactions
___________stretches beyond a shared sense of identify such as distant friends, colleagues, associates, sports teams, and people working on a group project. We do what others in that group do so we can remain connected or “keep our membership”. Choose one answer
bridging
Human beings thrive more in ____________. Choose one answer
groups
Social Cognitive Theory focuses on thinking abilities related to performing a behavior, which is also known as cognition
True
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
People behave in a certain way because they anticipate a certain positive result. The same is true for negative outcomes for example avoiding to get a flu shot
expectations
Self-Efficacy is the behavior specific confidence that a person has regarding the pursuit of a behavior or change in behavior. This is novel construct is borrowed from the Health Belief Model
True
The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:
Techniques a person can do to cope with the feelings associated with changing or acquiring a new behavior.
Which concept is this?
emotional coping
Social Cognitive Theory has never been utilized for health promotion efforts
False
People tend to avoid things that are harmful to them, relative to what they believe is harmful
True
If you change only one factor in Bandura’s triad of reciprocal determinism, you will not change the other factors. In other words, one change does not equal changes anywhere else
False
Researchers note that Social Cognitive Theory is geared for people who are ready to make a change or adopt a behavior and does not include approaches that would help a person who is not prepared to make a change. Group of answer choices True False
True
Which statement about the Integrated Behavioral Model is FALSE
The qualitative elicitation phase is unnecessary
Direct measures of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior should be strongly associated with intentions and behaviors, and indirect measures
True
According to the Theory of Reasoned Action, attitude toward an object and attitude toward a behavior with respect to that object were equally likely to predict behavior.
False
In the application of the Theory of Reasoned Action or the Theory of Planned Behavior, both indirect and direct measures of the constructs should be calculated
True
When using the Theory of Reasoned Action or Theory of Planned Behavior, which of the following is NOT true of the elicitation phase?
Focuses only on the positive attributes of the behavior of interest
The influence of a smoker’s partner in a smoking cessation intervention would likely be considered which construct of the Theory of Reasoned Action?
Motivation to comply
The elicitation phase in the Integrated Behavioral Model is ideally conducted after analyses to assess whether the intervention influenced the model constructs associated with intention and behavior
False
Normative beliefs refer to whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior
True
The Theory of Planned behavior is more useful than the Theory of Reasoned action for predicting behaviors under which volitional control is reduced
True
Subjective norm is a construct that:
Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior
