According to social cognitive theory, approaching behavior change in small steps that enhance the person's self-confidence will facilitate the development of ____.
a. expectations
b. observational learning
c. reinforcement
d. self-efficacy
Q. 2In the phenomenon of ____, individuals acquire a new behavior by watching others model it.
a. expectations
b. observational learning
c. reinforcement
d. behavioral capacity
Q. 3In social cognitive theory, a person's beliefs about the likely outcomes or results of a behavior are called ____.
a. expectations
b. capabilities
c. reinforcements
d. self-efficacy
Q. 4In the social cognitive theory, responses to a person's behavior that increase or decrease the likelihood of recurrence are called ____.
a. expectations
b. self-regulations
c. reinforcements
d. self-efficacy
Q. 5In the theory of planned behavior, social pressure from others to perform or not to perform a behavior is referred to as ____.
a. personal intention
b. cues to action
c. perceived susceptibility
d. subjective norms
Q. 6Increasing calcium intakes in people aged 2 years and older is an objective of ____.
a. Get Fit Now
b. Healthy People 2020
c. Pathways to Change
d. EatFit Intervention Program
Q. 7Which theory asserts that behaviors are determined by a person's intentions to behave in certain ways which are, in turn, influenced by past experiences with those behaviors?
a. diffusion of innovation
b. stages of change
c. theory of reasoned action
d. theory of trying
Q. 8The theory of planned behavior is also referred to as the ____.
a. diffusion of innovation model
b. health belief model
c. social cognitive theory
d. theory of reasoned action
Q. 9The health belief model ____.
a. is of limited value for primary prevention activities
b. is applicable only to a select, limited number of health behaviors
c. cannot be utilized until a program is in its implementation phase
d. is only applicable for programs designed for individuals and not communities
Q. 10Which theory of consumer health behavior was developed by social psychologists as a means of explaining why people in high-risk groups failed to participate in programs designed to detect or prevent disease?
a. stages of change model
b. social learning theory
c. health belief model
d. motivational interviewing
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