PSYCH 3723 WEEK 4

Question 1

Accessibility

Answer 1

the ease with which the attitude can be retrieved from memory

Question 2

Attitudes toward targets

Answer 2

How we feel about something or someone, about our feelings towards them rather than what we do.

Question 3

Behavioral intentions

Answer 3

This is about deciding whether we’re going to do something or not before we actually do it. It’s like making up our mind about doing an action before doing it.

Question 4

Collective-self cognitions

Answer 4

how the individual feels judged by others.

Question 5

Emotional Beliefs

Answer 5

how you will feel emotioanlly after doing something

Question 6

Expectancy

Answer 6

this is simply believing that if we do something, it will lead to a particular outcome that we want, like believing that studying hard will result in good grades.

Question 7

Habit discontinuity hypothesis

Answer 7

This suggests that it’s easier to change habits when big changes happen in our lives, like moving to a new place or starting a new job. Behavior change interventions work better when introduced during these times.

Question 8

Implementation intentions

Answer 8

“if–then” plans specifying behaviors that a person will need to perform in order to achieve a goal.

Question 9

Instrumental Beliefs

Answer 9

Instrumental beliefs are about understanding what real-world consequences or outcomes might result from performing a certain action.

Question 10

Normative beliefs

Answer 10

beliefs about how people who are important to us expect us to act.

Question 11

Normative outcomes

Answer 11

approval and or disapproval from others that might occur from performing a behavior

Question 12

Perceived behavioral control

Answer 12

This is about how much you believe you have the ability and resources needed to do a certain behavior.

Question 13

Private-self cognitions

Answer 13

an individual’s self-assessment.

Question 14

Salient beliefs

Answer 14

These are beliefs that stand out to you, that are easy to recall, and that you associate strongly with a particular behavior.

For instance, if you strongly believe that exercising regularly leads to better health, that belief is salient when you think about going to the gym. Salient beliefs are the ones that come to mind easily and are closely linked to the behaviors you engage in.

Question 15

Self-efficacy

Answer 15

This is your belief in your own ability to do something successfully.

Question 16

Self-identity outcomes

Answer 16

This refers to how your actions or behaviors influence your own perception of yourself. When you do something, it can affect how you view yourself, your self-concept.

For example, if you consistently volunteer to help others, you might start seeing yourself as a helpful person.

Question 17

Subjective norms

Answer 17

This is about the pressure you feel from others to do or not do a certain behavior, based on what you perceive their expectations to be.

Question 18

Utilitarian outcomes

Answer 18

rewards or punishments associated with doing a behavior.

Question 19

Value

Answer 19

the perceived importance of a consequence of a behavior.

Question 20

Mode Model

Answer 20

FAZIO

The Mode Model suggests that how people act is influenced by their motivation and the opportunities available to them.

Question 21

Composite Model

Answer 21

Eagly & Chaiken

these factors affect whether we intend to do something or actually do it.

HABITS
ATTITUDE TOWARD TARGET
UTILITARIAN
NORMATIVE BELIEFS
SELF IDENTITY OUTCOMES