Week three chapter 8

Question 1

informational influences

Answer 1

• source credibility
• percieved consistency with current world view
• perceived consensus

Question 2

Normative influence:

Answer 2

• positive relationships
• reciprocation
• approval of valued others

Question 3

What is the prospect theory?

Answer 3

people are risk-seeking when confronted with information about losses but risk-averse when confronted with information about gains

Question 4

What are the types of health behaviours

Answer 4

• Detection behavaiours (mole check, immidiate risk of discovering worrying problem)
• Prevention behaviours (eating healthy, reduce risk of ill health)

Question 5

What is the dual process models of information processing

Answer 5

• central route/systematic processing (slow, delibrate thinking)
• peripheral route/heuristic processing (fast thinking)

Question 5

Describe how information and advice should be presented to maximize its impact on health-related motivation and action

Answer 5

-message framing framing: emphasise positive outcomes of taking action
- accurate, accessable
- easy to understand
- credibility

Question 6

How should health messages be tailored to different levels of involvement?

Answer 6

High Elaboration (deep thinkers) : Use strong, evidence-based arguments and detailed information to engage critical thinking.

Low Elaboration (normal thinkers) : Focus on emotional appeals, visuals, and credible, likable spokespersons for simple, easy-to-process messages.

Question 7

define self efficacy, whys it important for motivation and behaviour change?

Answer 7

Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to successfully perform a task or behavior. individuals with high self-efficacy are more likely to set goals, persist through challenges, and take action toward positive change.