Module 5a Flashcards
The Theory of Reasoned Action would be appropriate to use as the basis of a program aimed at:
a. modifying threat.
b. increasing critical thinking.
c. changing intention.
d. decreasing external locus of control.
c. changing intention.
Statement A: The TRA and TPB emphasize the role of thoughts in decision making for engaging in behaviors.
Statement B: The TRA and TPB state that unconscious motives or desires shape behavior.
a. Statement A is true and statement B is false.
b. Statement A is false and statement B is true.
c. Both statements are true.
d. Both statements are false.
a. Statement A is true and statement B is false.
The Theory of Reasoned Action explains behavior based on:
a. Intrapersonal factors
b. Environmental factors
c. Educational factors
d. Social factors
a. Intrapersonal factors
The addition of cultural and personality considerations strengthened the theory of reasoned action.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following statements represents the concept of Fishbein’s theory of reasoned action?
a. “I perform regular breast exams because my mother had breast cancer.”
b. “I will attend an exercise class.”
c. “There is a water aerobics class every Thursday.”
d. “I believe that basketball is a good exercise.”
a. “I perform regular breast exams because my mother had breast cancer.”
According to the Integrated Behavioral Model, the most important determinant of health is motivation or intention to perform behavior.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Theory of Planned behavior is more useful than the Theory of Reasoned action for predicting behaviors under which volitional control is reduced.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Subjective norm is a construct that:
a. Is directly influenced by behavioral beliefs and evaluations of behavioral outcomes
b. Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior
c. Applies to the Theory of Reasoned Action, but not the Theory of Planned Behavior
d. Is central to the Health Belief Model
b. Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior
The Integrated Behavioral Model posits that each of the following components affect behavior EXCEPT
a. Environmental constraints
b. Genetics
c. Socio-cultural factors
d. Knowledge and Skills
b. Genetics
Which statement about the Integrated Behavioral Model is FALSE?
a. It posits that socio-cultural factors, environmental constraints, and past performance influence behavior
b. Determining the degree to which attitude, perceived influences, and personal agency influence behavioral intention is necessary
c. It incorporates constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior and other influential theories
d. The qualitative elicitation phase is unnecessary
d. The qualitative elicitation phase is unnecessary
The Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
a. Incorporate a mixture of behavior change and communication theory
b. Have not been tested empirically
c. Provide a framework to understand the beliefs that motivate behaviors in a particular population
d. Are not relevant for use with non-Western populations
c. Provide a framework to understand the beliefs that motivate behaviors in a particular population
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.
a. True
b. False
b. 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.
a. True
b. False
a. 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.
a. True
b. False
b. False
When working with homogenous populations, the elicitation phase for the Theories of Reasoned Action, Planned Behavior, and Integrated Behavioral Model can be skipped to save time.
a. True
b. False
b. False
