Section 2

Question 1

Describe perceived susceptibility

Answer 1

A peoples perception of how likely they are to develop an illness

Question 2

Describe perceived seriousness

Answer 2

A person perception regarding short/long term severity of an illness

Question 3

Explain perceived benefits

Answer 3

A persons belief that benefits of a health behavior would prevent/treat an illness

Question 4

Explain perceived barriers

Answer 4

A persons belief that health changes can be difficult to implement and the negative effects associated with doing so

Question 5

Describe the 3 needs of intrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Competence: Person can successfully perform a task (feedback)

Autonomy: Client must feel their behavior is self-determined and not coerced or controlled

Relatedness: Social environment, belongingness and connectedness with others

Question 6

What is self-efficacy

Answer 6

When a client believes they can successfully complete a given behavior.

Formally social cognitive theory:
As people learn they are influenced by cognitive/personal factors, behavioral factors and environmental factors.

Question 7

What are the sources of self-efficacy

Answer 7

Past Performance:

Vicarious Experience:

Verbal Persuasion:

Physiological State:

Emotional State:

Imaginal Experience:

Question 8

What are SMART Goals

Answer 8

Specific:

Measurable:

Attainable:

Relevant:

Time-Bound:

Question 9

What’s the difference between process goals and performance goals?

Answer 9

Process: Goals achieved by doing something, like completely an exercise session

Performance: Goal that represents change in a trackable variable, like benching more/ losing weight