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

Answer

Social Cognitive Theory addresses observational learning, social norms, and peer modeling, making it highly applicable to adolescent behavior change interventions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values that motivate behavior

Answer

Predisposing factors in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model are antecedents to behavior that provide the rationale or motivation, including knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceived needs.

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

Answer

Decisional balance in the Transtheoretical Model involves weighing the perceived benefits (pros) against the costs (cons) of changing a behavior.

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

Answer

Enabling factors are resources, skills, and structural factors that make it possible for a motivated individual to act, such as access to services or facilities.

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

Answer

Protection Motivation Theory holds that motivation to protect oneself is highest when perceived threat is high and perceived coping efficacy (belief in the effectiveness of the protective response) is also high.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Health Behavior Change Theories 3