theories and models

Question 1

theory of planned behaviour
ASPIBA

Answer 1

attitude - degree to which performance of behaviour is positively or negatively valued
subjective norm - perceived social pressure to engage or not
perceived behavioural control - people’s perceptions of their ability to perform a given behaviour
intention - indication of readiness
behaviour - manifest observable response in a situation with a target
actual behaviour control - extent to which a person has the skills and resources to perform

Question 2

health belief model
SSBBC

Answer 2

motivating people to take positive health actions that uses the desire to avoid a negative health consequence as prime motivation
example covid
perceived susceptibility - belief of risk of developing health problem
perceived severity - seriousness of health problem and consequences
perceived benefits - effectiveness of actions or behavior in reducing threat
perceived barriers - challenges that prevent adopting health behaviour
cues to action - individuals confidence to successfully perform behaviour

Question 3

social learning theory

Answer 3

learning by others (including consequences)
individuals are more likely to imitate behaviours that are rewarding or reinforcing
observing others being rewarded = imitation, punishment = decreases imitation

Question 4

social norms

Answer 4

individuals incorrectly perceive attitudes and or behaviours of peers to be different from their own
overestimation and underestimation - misperceptions
perceived norm and actual norm

Question 5

transtheoretical model

Answer 5

Precontemplation - no thoughts or consideration of quitting - no motivation
contemplation - considering change after hearing about health hazards
preparation - making plans and preparations for change
action - quit date arrives
maintenance - maintains changed behaviour and incorporates new behaviour as way of life
termination - not tempted to smoke anymore