CHES Health Behavior Change Theories

Question 1

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model describes an individual who has no intention to change behavior within the next 6 months?

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Precontemplation

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Contemplation

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Preparation

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Maintenance

Question 2

In the Health Belief Model, 'perceived barriers' refers to which of the following?

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An individual's belief about the negative aspects of taking a health action

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The perceived seriousness of a health condition

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Cues that trigger health behavior

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Self-efficacy related to the health action

Question 3

According to Social Cognitive Theory, 'self-efficacy' is best defined as:

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A person's confidence in their ability to perform a specific behavior

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The perceived threat of a health condition

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Social norms that influence behavior

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Reinforcement received from peers

Question 4

The Theory of Planned Behavior includes all of the following constructs EXCEPT:

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Perceived susceptibility

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Attitude toward the behavior

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Subjective norms

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Perceived behavioral control

Question 5

A health educator uses role modeling as a strategy. This is most closely associated with which theory?

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Social Cognitive Theory

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Health Belief Model

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Transtheoretical Model

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Diffusion of Innovations

Question 6

In Diffusion of Innovations theory, 'early adopters' are characterized as:

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Opinion leaders who adopt innovations early and influence others

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The first 2.5% of a population to adopt an innovation

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Skeptics who require extensive evidence before adopting

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The last group to adopt an innovation