CHES Health Behavior Change Theories 3

Question 1

Which behavior change theory is most appropriate for designing an intervention targeting social norms and peer influence among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Social Cognitive Theory

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Health Belief Model

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Transtheoretical Model

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Protection Motivation Theory

Question 2

In the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, 'predisposing factors' include:

Accepted Answer

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values that motivate behavior

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Resources and barriers in the environment

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Policies that regulate health-related behaviors

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Skills that enable a person to perform a behavior

Question 3

A health educator is helping a client identify pros and cons of quitting smoking. This technique relates to which TTM construct?

Accepted Answer

Decisional balance

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Self-efficacy

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Consciousness raising

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Stimulus control

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an 'enabling factor' in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?

Accepted Answer

Availability of a nearby fitness center

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A person's positive attitude toward exercise

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Encouragement from a healthcare provider

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Knowledge of the benefits of physical activity

Question 5

Protection Motivation Theory suggests that people are most likely to adopt protective health behaviors when they perceive:

Accepted Answer

High threat and high coping efficacy

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Low threat and high coping efficacy

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High threat and low coping efficacy

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Low threat and low coping efficacy

Question 6

Which construct of the Health Belief Model refers to triggers that prompt individuals to take health action?

Accepted Answer

Cues to action

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Perceived benefits

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Self-efficacy

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Perceived severity