CHC Health Behavior Theories & Models 2

Question 1

Self-Determination Theory identifies three basic psychological needs that support intrinsic motivation. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-Determination Theory identifies autonomy, competence, and relatedness as the three innate psychological needs; self-efficacy is a construct from Social Cognitive Theory, not SDT.

Question 2

The Social Ecological Model emphasizes that health behaviors are influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Multiple levels including individual, interpersonal, community, and policy

Answer

The Social Ecological Model recognizes that individual behavior is shaped by nested levels of influence: intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy.

Question 3

According to the Relapse Prevention Model developed by Marlatt and Gordon, a 'high-risk situation' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A situation that threatens the individual's sense of control and increases risk of relapse

Answer

High-risk situations are those that challenge a person's sense of self-control and coping, making them vulnerable to reverting to unhealthy behaviors.

Question 4

Which type of social support involves providing information, advice, or guidance to help someone manage a health behavior?

Accepted Answer

Informational support

Answer

Informational support includes offering knowledge, advice, or education that helps individuals understand and navigate health-related decisions and behaviors.

Question 5

A client who believes that their health outcomes are largely determined by luck or powerful others demonstrates an external:

Accepted Answer

Locus of control

Answer

External locus of control refers to the belief that one's health and behaviors are controlled by outside forces such as fate, luck, or other people rather than oneself.

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CHC Health Behavior Theories & Models 2