Module 5

Question 1

Which of the following statements represents the concept of Fishbein’s theory of reasoned action?

Answer 1

I perform regular breast exams because my mother had breast cancer.

Question 2

Attitudes can be defined as learned __________ to respond to an object or class of objects in a favorable or unfavorable way

Answer 2

predispositions

Question 3

Which of the following statements represents the construct of the subjective norm for the theory of reasoned action?

Answer 3

I feel that my parents and my husband want me to have the procedure.

Question 4

A perception about how easy or difficult it is to perform a behavior in each condition identified in a person’s control beliefs is known as:

Answer 4

perceived power

Question 5

According to the Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior, one way to change behavior would be to

Answer 5

alter intention

Question 6

The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:

A system of rewards (positive) and punishments (negative) in response to a behavior.

Which concept is this?

Answer 6

reinforcements

Question 7

The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:

The values that are placed in the expected outcomes of a behavior especially those that produce positive outcomes such as routine dental care and teeth cleanings (saving money down the road).

Which concept is this?

Answer 7

expectancies

Question 8

The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:

Confidence in one’s ability to pursue a behavior.

Which concept is this?

Answer 8

self-efficacy

Question 9

The concept of self-regulation is understood as controlling our own behavior based on our own personal standards of belief that we can do something.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

There are four major factors studied when using Social Cognitive Theory e.g. behaviors, environments, ideas, and emotions.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Social capital is an investment to be made within trustworthy social networks

Answer 11

True

Question 12

One limitation with using the term “capital” is that it can be misunderstood because the word is associated with economics and finances

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Relationship building is essential in understanding Social Capital Theory.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

One limitation of Social Capital Theory is that is takes many layers of support to help people build relationships, which can slow down the efforts of health promotion initially.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

One limitation of Social Capital Theory is that it does not consider relationship building in group.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Exchange of personal stories, ideas, insecurities, and being vulnerable with each other are identified methods in _________________________. Choose one answer

Answer 16

trust building

Question 17

Relationship building is not important if trying to enhance social capital.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

There are four dimensions of social capital, what are they? Choose one answer

Answer 18

cognitive, structural, bonding, and bridging

Question 19

People are the riches of their communities

Answer 19

True

Question 20

_____________helps groups of people come together with a sense of common identity aka “people like me”. Choose one answer.

Answer 20

bonding

Question 21

Social Capital Theory is centralized on mistrust

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Social Capital Theory refers to concepts of social networks (module 9), relationships, norms, and the trust needed for people to cooperate in reciprocal ways, for the greater good of the community

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Social Capital Theory is centered on the Health Belief Model.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Social capital has been defined as the resources that people can access through their___________. Choose one answer.

Answer 24

social interactions

Question 25

___________stretches beyond a shared sense of identify such as distant friends, colleagues, associates, sports teams, and people working on a group project. We do what others in that group do so we can remain connected or “keep our membership”. Choose one answer

Answer 25

bridging

Question 26

Human beings thrive more in ____________. Choose one answer

Answer 26

groups

Question 27

Social Cognitive Theory focuses on thinking abilities related to performing a behavior, which is also known as cognition

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:

People behave in a certain way because they anticipate a certain positive result. The same is true for negative outcomes for example avoiding to get a flu shot

Answer 28

expectations

Question 29

Self-Efficacy is the behavior specific confidence that a person has regarding the pursuit of a behavior or change in behavior. This is novel construct is borrowed from the Health Belief Model

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The following is a simple definition of which concept in Social Cognitive Theory:

Techniques a person can do to cope with the feelings associated with changing or acquiring a new behavior.

Which concept is this?

Answer 30

emotional coping

Question 31

Social Cognitive Theory has never been utilized for health promotion efforts

Answer 31

False

Question 32

People tend to avoid things that are harmful to them, relative to what they believe is harmful

Answer 32

True

Question 33

If you change only one factor in Bandura’s triad of reciprocal determinism, you will not change the other factors. In other words, one change does not equal changes anywhere else

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Researchers note that Social Cognitive Theory is geared for people who are ready to make a change or adopt a behavior and does not include approaches that would help a person who is not prepared to make a change. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Which statement about the Integrated Behavioral Model is FALSE

Answer 35

The qualitative elicitation phase is unnecessary

Question 36

Direct measures of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior should be strongly associated with intentions and behaviors, and indirect measures

Answer 36

True

Question 37

According to the Theory of Reasoned Action, attitude toward an object and attitude toward a behavior with respect to that object were equally likely to predict behavior.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

In the application of the Theory of Reasoned Action or the Theory of Planned Behavior, both indirect and direct measures of the constructs should be calculated

Answer 38

True

Question 39

When using the Theory of Reasoned Action or Theory of Planned Behavior, which of the following is NOT true of the elicitation phase?

Answer 39

Focuses only on the positive attributes of the behavior of interest

Question 40

The influence of a smoker’s partner in a smoking cessation intervention would likely be considered which construct of the Theory of Reasoned Action?

Answer 40

Motivation to comply

Question 41

The elicitation phase in the Integrated Behavioral Model is ideally conducted after analyses to assess whether the intervention influenced the model constructs associated with intention and behavior

Answer 41

False

Question 42

Normative beliefs refer to whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior

Answer 42

True

Question 43

The Theory of Planned behavior is more useful than the Theory of Reasoned action for predicting behaviors under which volitional control is reduced

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Subjective norm is a construct that:

Answer 44

Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior