MPH Social & Behavioral Health 2

Question 1

Self-efficacy, a concept central to Social Cognitive Theory, refers to:

Accepted Answer

An individual's confidence in their ability to perform a specific behavior

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The belief that one's behavior will produce the desired outcome

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The social support received from peers during behavior change

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The motivation derived from external rewards

Question 2

Health literacy is defined as:

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The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make decisions

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The level of formal education completed by a patient

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A patient's ability to read prescription labels

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The literacy level required for medical school admission

Question 3

The concept of 'motivational interviewing' in public health is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Resolve ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation for behavior change

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Motivate communities to participate in clinical trials

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Provide external incentives for healthy behaviors

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Educate patients about disease risk through lectures

Question 4

Which factor is a key social determinant of mental health disparities in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Poverty and economic instability

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Availability of psychiatric medications

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Individual personality traits

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Distance from mental health facilities

Question 5

'Cultural competence' in public health practice means:

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Adapting programs and services to be effective for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds

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Requiring all patients to communicate in English

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Training providers to adopt the cultural practices of patient populations

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Providing translation services only when legally required

Question 6

Social capital in a community health context refers to:

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The networks, trust, and norms of reciprocity within a community that facilitate collective action

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Financial investments in local health infrastructure

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Individual income and wealth in a community

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Government funding for social services