Theories On Health Behaviour

Question 1

Name 3 BROAD categories of health theory

Answer 1

1 - Learning Theory
2 - Social Cognition Models
3 - Integrative Models

Question 2

Name 3 types of ‘Learning Theory’

Answer 2

1 - Classical Conditioning

2 - Operant Conditioning

3 - Social Learning Theory

Question 3

Describe Classical conditioning

Answer 3

Cues lead to behaviour

Cues can be environmental or emotional

Question 4

Describe ‘Operant Conditioning’

Answer 4

• Known consequences lead to behaviour

- These consequences are often punishment or reward

Question 5

Describe social learning theory

Answer 5

• People learn behaviour by role modelling and observing others
• Value and self-efficacy usually attached to behaviour

Question 6

State 3 ‘Social Cognition’ models

Answer 6

1 - Cognitive dissonance theory

2 - Health belief model

3 - Theory of Planned Behaviour

Question 7

Describe the ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ Model

Answer 7

Behaviours arise when beliefs are inconsistent with actions/events

Question 8

Describe the ‘Health Belief’ Model

Answer 8

Actions are derived from beliefs about
1 - Health Threat
(Susceptibility and severity)

2 - Health related behaviour
(Benefits and barriers)

Question 9

Describe the ‘The Theory of Planned Behaviour’

Answer 9

Behaviour arises from intention

Question 10

According to the ‘Theory of Planned Behaviour Behaviour’, what 3 factors affect the intention of an individual

Answer 10

1 - Attitude to perceived behaviour
2 - Subjective Norm
3 - Perceived control

Question 11

Name the model and its components which suggest an integrative theory of behaviour

Answer 11

COM-B model

C - Capability
O - Opportunity
M - Motivation