Unit 3 - LAA3 - Theory of Planned Behaviour Flashcards
What are the 3 components to Theory of Planned Behaviour
Attitudes
Subjective Norms
Perceived Control
If an addict has positive views of their addiction, are they more or less likely to make behavioural change?
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If an addict has negative views of their addiction, are they more or less likely to make behavioural change?
More
What are meant by subjective norms?
The opinions of others on the individuals addiction
If an addict believes their family and friends will disapprove of their addiction, are they more or less likely to make behavioural change?
More
If an addict believes their family and friends will approve of their addiction, are they more or less likely to make behavioural change?
Less
What is meant by perceived behavioural control?
How much control their believe they have over their own behaviour
What two type of factors can influence perceived control?
Internal and external factors
What is an example of an internal factor which would affect perceived control?
Ability
Determination
What is an example of an external factor which would affect perceived control?
Money
Resources
Support
Time
What is perceived control based upon?
Past experience
If an addict has a high level of perceived control, are they more or less likely to intend to make a behaviour change?
More
If an addict has a low level of perceived control, are they more or less likely to intend to make a behaviour change?
Less
Greg is worried about how much alcohol he drinks. He knows that it is affecting his health and his doctor has advised him to cut down. But he also enjoys drinking. It helps him to relax and gives him an escape from his stressful life.
Most of Greg’s friends drink, whenever he visits his parents they have a couple of drinks together. He has tried to cut down in the past but it hasn’t works. Greg has heard of ‘Dry January’ and thought about giving it ago but then didn’t think he’d be able to do it.
What are Greg’s positive and negative attitudes?
Greg enjoys drinking (positive attitude).
Greg is worried about drinking (negative attitude)
Greg is worried about how much alcohol he drinks. He knows that it is affecting his health and his doctor has advised him to cut down. But he also enjoys drinking. It helps him to relax and gives him an escape from his stressful life.
Most of Greg’s friends drink, whenever he visits his parents they have a couple of drinks together. He has tried to cut down in the past but it hasn’t works. Greg has heard of ‘Dry January’ and thought about giving it ago but then didn’t think he’d be able to do it.
What subjective norms does Greg have?
Greg’s parents and friends drink so the norm within his social groups is to drink