HAN 456 Quiz 1

Question 1

what is theory?

Answer 1

any answer to the question “why?”

Question 2

theory (Glanza, Rimmer, Viswanath)

Answer 2

a set of interrelated concepts, constructs and propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining/predicting events or situations
- concepts
- constructs
- variables
**no variables = theory will not be acceptable

Question 3

theory (diclemente, crosby & kegler)

Answer 3

used to represent an interrelated set of proportions that serve to explain health behavior/provide systematic method of guiding health promotion practice

Question 4

theory (fowler)

Answer 4

a means to an end, not the end itself

Question 5

concepts

Answer 5

ideas - that have been developed or adapted for use in a theory

Question 6

constructs

Answer 6

building blocks - that form the major components of a theory

Question 7

variables

Answer 7

operational tools - refer to the measurable factors, or attributes of an individual or system

Question 8

what is health?

Answer 8

the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 9

inductive reasoning

Answer 9

observation -> conclusion

Question 10

deductive reasoning

Answer 10

conclusion -> observation

Question 11

target population

Answer 11

intended recipient of services
- individuals
- families
- social networks
- organizations
- communities

Question 12

target behavior

Answer 12

health promoting behavior: we want target population to continue doing

OR

health compromising behavior: we want target population to stop engaging in

Question 13

health behavior theory

Answer 13

makes assumptions about a health behavior, health problem, target population, or environment that are
- logical
- similar in previous successful examples
- supported by past research in the same area or related ideas

• adapted from social and behavioral science
• draws upon psychology, sociology, anthropology, consumer behavior marketing
• application to health issues requires familiarity with epidemiology and biological sciences

Question 14

health promotion - the goal

Answer 14

• maintain and improve health
• reduce disease risk
• managed chronic illness

Question 15

health promotion - the outcome

Answer 15

improved well-being and self sufficiency of individuals, families, organizations, and communities

Question 16

explanatory theory

Answer 16

• describes the reasons why a problem exists
• considers factors that contribute to a problem which can be changes
• self efficacy
• lack of knowledge
• social support
• resources

Question 17

change theory

Answer 17

the HOW
theory of action

Question 18

theory of action

Answer 18

• guides the development of health interventions
• spells out concepts that can be translated into program messages and strategies
• guides what you do about the problem assumptions about how a program should work

Question 19

health related behavior

Answer 19

beliefs, expectations, motives, values, perceptions, and other cognitive elements; personality characteristics, including affective emotional states and traits

overt behavioral patterns, actions and habits that relate to health maintenance, to health restoration, and health improvement

Question 20

preventative health behaviors

Answer 20

any activity undertaken by individuals who believe themselves to be healthy for the purpose of preventing or detecting illness in an asymptomatic state

can include self protective behaviors which are actions intended to confer protection from harm

Question 21

illness behavior

Answer 21

occurs when people notice the symptoms of illness in themselves

any activity undertaken by an individual who perceives himself to be ill, to define the state of health, and to discover a suitable remedy

Question 22

sick-role behavior

Answer 22

occurs when people have consulted a healthcare professional, received a diagnosis, and begun a course of treatment
- involves dependent behavior
- leads to some degree of exemption from usual responsibilities
- management of chronic illness

Question 23

primary prevention

Answer 23

actions to prevent contracting an illness or disease

Question 24

secondary prevention

Answer 24

action to detect and treat illness or disease early

Question 25

tertiary prevention

Answer 25

actions to reduce impact of illness or disease

Question 26

what are the social aspects (determinants) of health

Answer 26

socioeconomic status
skill
culture
beliefs
attitudes
values
religion
gender
geographic location
access to healthcare
education