Theories of behaviour change (TPB)

Question 1

▲ Why does perceived control predict actual behaviour?

Answer 1

It reflects how much control a person believes they have

Question 2

▲ How can campaigns target subjective norms?

Answer 2

By changing peer perceptions and attitudes

Question 3

▲ Why might positive peer attitudes decrease intention to change?

Answer 3

They make the addictive behaviour seem acceptable

Question 4

✪ Why is social desirability bias a concern in TPB studies?

Answer 4

Participants may underreport addictive behaviour

Question 5

✪ How can TPB improve NHS resource allocation?

Answer 5

It identifies high-intention individuals for prioritised treatment

Question 6

▲ Why are subjective norms important in adolescence?

Answer 6

Peers have strong influence during this stage

Question 7

▲ What role does the media play in TPB-based interventions?

Answer 7

It influences perceived norms and attitudes

Question 8

● What increases intention to change?

Answer 8

Negative attitudes towards behaviour

Question 9

▲ How does TPB influence therapy success?

Answer 9

High intention improves likelihood of change

Question 10

● What is an external factor in perceived control?

Answer 10

Access to support groups

Question 11

● What is a past experience influencing perceived control?

Answer 11

Previous relapse or resilience

Question 12

✪ What methodological issue affects TPB studies?

Answer 12

Use of self-reports and questionnaires

Question 13

▲ How does self-efficacy affect addiction treatment?

Answer 13

Higher self-efficacy increases commitment to change

Question 14

✪ Why might TPB not explain spontaneous addictive behaviour?

Answer 14

It doesn’t account for irrational decisions during cravings

Question 15

▲ How do external factors improve perceived control?

Answer 15

They provide support like therapy or resources

Question 16

● What does PFC stand for in this context?

Answer 16

Prefrontal Cortex

Question 17

● What influences personal attitudes?

Answer 17

Positive or negative views about behaviour

Question 18

● What is the key predictor of behaviour in TPB?

Answer 18

Behavioural intention

Question 19

● What is an internal factor in perceived control?

Answer 19

Determination or self-efficacy

Question 20

● What does subjective norm mean?

Answer 20

Perceived views of friends and family

Question 21

▲ How do attitudes shape intention?

Answer 21

More negative attitudes increase intention to stop behaviour

Question 22

● What type of campaign uses TPB principles?

Answer 22

Behaviour change interventions

Question 23

▲ How can TPB be used in therapy screening?

Answer 23

To assess motivation and tailor intervention

Question 24

▲ Why do credible sources matter in subjective norm campaigns?

Answer 24

They influence beliefs more effectively

Question 25

● What campaign used TPB to reduce marijuana use?

Answer 25

US ONDCP campaign

Question 26

● What are the three components of TPB?

Answer 26

Personal attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control

Question 27

▲ Why is intention a better predictor than behaviour?

Answer 27

Intention shows readiness for change

Question 28

✪ Why does TPB lack predictive power for high-risk relapse situations?

Answer 28

It omits emotional and contextual triggers

Question 29

✪ Why is intention not always sufficient for change?

Answer 29

External pressures or low control can prevent action

Question 30

▲ How does TPB explain behaviour change?

Answer 30

By assessing intention influenced by attitude, norms, and control

Question 31

● What does TPB stand for?

Answer 31

Theory of Planned Behaviour

Question 32

✪ Why is TPB useful in applied psychology?

Answer 32

It predicts who is most likely to change and guides interventions

Question 33

✪ What is a limitation of TPB regarding behaviour rationality?

Answer 33

It assumes behaviour is always planned and rational

Question 34

✪ Why is perceived control the strongest predictor in TPB?

Answer 34

It links belief in ability with actual action

Question 35

✪ What is the risk of relying on intention alone in TPB?

Answer 35

Intention may not always lead to behaviour

Question 36

● What does TPB aim to predict?

Answer 36

Behavioural intentions and behaviour change

Question 37

✪ How does TPB oversimplify behaviour?

Answer 37

It ignores unconscious or emotional processes

Question 38

✪ Why does TPB have economic implications?

Answer 38

Effective intervention reduces addiction-related societal costs

Question 39

✪ How does Haggar et al.’s research support TPB?

Answer 39

Attitudes and norms correlated with intention; perceived control predicted behaviour

Question 40

● Who proposed the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

Answer 40

Ajzen

Question 41

✪ Why might self-report data in TPB research lack validity?

Answer 41

It is prone to social desirability bias

Question 42

▲ How does TPB apply to addiction prevention?

Answer 42

It identifies individuals with strong intention for support

Question 43

✪ How can TPB-based campaigns reduce addiction in youth?

Answer 43

By altering perceived norms and increasing control beliefs

Question 44

● What does perceived control refer to?

Answer 44

A person’s belief about how much control they have

Question 45

▲ What was the result of ONDCP campaign?

Answer 45

Reduced marijuana use and positive beliefs