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?
Less
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
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.
Does Greg have high or low perceived control? Why?
Low - Greg has failed to cut down in the past, lowering his perceived behavioural control. He doesn’t think he can complete dry January
Having negative attitudes, negative subjective norms and high levels of perceived control means someone is more likely to _________ to make a behavioural change
Intend
Which is the most important component of TPB?
Perceived control
An addict has negative personal attitudes and subjective norms, but low perceived control - are they likely to make a change?
No
What are the 3 components of TPB?
Personal Attitudes
Subjective Norms
Perceived Control
Addicts will only make a behavioural change if they have the….
Intention
Which part of TPB is missing:
Personal Attitudes
Perceived Control
________________
Subjective Norms
Which part of TPB is missing:
Subjective Norms
Perceived Control
____________
Personal Attitudes
Which parts of TPB is missing:
_________________
Subjective Norms
_________________
Personal Attitudes
Perceived Control
Which component of TPB is being described here:
“How much control their believe they have over their own behaviour”
Perceived Control
Which component of TPB is being described here:
“The opinions of others on the individuals addiction”
Subjective Norms
Which component of TPB is being described here:
“How an individual feels about their addictive behaviour/substance”
Personal Attitudes
All 3 components of TPB help an addict have an _________ to make a behaviour change
Intention
TPB is a theory of intention to make ________________________
Behaviour change
Which is the most important component of TPB?
Perceived Control
Money, resources, support and time are all examples of what type of factors affecting perceived control?
External
Ability and determination are examples of what type of factors affecting perceived control?
Internal
Past experience will influence an addicts ___________ according to TPB
Perceived control
All 3 components of TPB interact to lead to a person having the intention to make a ____________
Behaviour change
Intention to make behaviour change is affected by…
Personal attitudes
Subjective Norms
Perceived control
