Question 1

Health Belief Model is based on the belief that individuals:

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A)   Perceive themselves to be susceptible to a health problem
B)   See the health problem as serious
C)   Are convinced they will benefit from treatment or prevention activities
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Diffusion of Innovation Theory is considered solely a community-level theory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following concepts are essential to Social Cognitive Theory?

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A)   Behavioral capacity
B)   Expectations
C)   Self-efficacy
D)   Observational learning
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model identifies stages or levels of readiness that can be applied to any type of behavior change. These stages include:

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A)   Pre-contemplation and contemplation
B)   Preparation and action
C)   Maintenance
D)   A and B
E)   A, B, and CF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

At the broadest end, policy initiatives such as laws, policies and regulations, health prevention strategies and goals, and state or national guidelines drive the focus on ensuring whatever positive behaviors are being sought can thrive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_________________ refers to how consistent the innovation is with the values, habits, experiences, and needs of potential adopters.

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A)   Compatibility
B)   Relative advantage
C)   Complexity
D)   Treatability
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Positive health behaviors can be supported or encouraged through which of the following?

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A)   Interpersonal relationships
B)   Social groups
C)   Other social networks
D)   None of the above
E)   All of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) A) and E) E

Question 8

Planning models are helpful to health education specialists because they map out not only which methods are appropriate considering the individual, program, and environment, but they also ensure method selection occurs only after program goals and objectives have been developed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The social ecological model includes intrapersonal, community, and broad level influences that can support change in health status or behavior. Provide at least two examples of each of these influences.

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Intrapersonal factors can be supported b...

Question 10

Organizational structures, such as health and medical plans, population health serving organizations, and the like do NOT provide mechanisms for ensuring individual ability to engage in and sustain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reciprocal determinism is:

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A)   A theory that behavior changes are determined by interactions between a person and his/her environment
B)   The degree to which innovation is seen as better than the program it replaces
C)   Believing that one has the ability to take action
D)   The extent to which innovation can be experimented withE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A theory is a general explanation of:

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A)   Innovations that can be experimented with before a commitment is made
B)   The extent to which a program can succeed
C)   A system of moral principles
D)   Why people act or do not act to maintain or promote the health of themselves, their families, organizations, and communitiesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Discuss how health educators might examine various theories in determining what methods to use and how to maintain integrity in the way we practice.

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Question 14

In the Theory of Planned Behavior, a person's intention regarding performing a prescribed behavior CANNOT be identified by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attitudes toward the behavior
B)   What significant others will think about the behavior
C)   If the person thinks it can be attained in a short amount of time-6 weeks or less
D)   How difficult it will be for the individual to perform and maintain the behaviorE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change is based on the assumption that:

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A)   Health educators can identify a person's intention
B)   Behavior change is a concept of reasoned action
C)   Behavior change is a process and individuals are at varying levels of motivation or readiness to change
D)   The emphasis of perceptions is vulnerability to illness and treatmentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Diffusion of Innovation identifies people's readiness to accept an innovation. An early adopter is:

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A)   First to adopt
B)   Interested, but does not want to adopt first
C)   Open to accepting innovations once others they respect have done so
D)   Skeptical and late to adoptE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Contemplation is a stage of readiness to change in which an individual maintains a health behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is important to understand how behavior fits into a broader social ecology world, where focus is not only on individual behavior change, but also interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

The concept of reciprocal determinism is central to social cognitive theory. Provide brief descriptions of each of its three components: environmental, personal, and behavioral factors. Describe how they might interact and influence health behavior in the effort to continue a stop smoking program or another health behavior change.

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal determinism means that behavior changes are determined from interactions between a person and his or her environment. The environment can influence or discourage a person in a healthy way or can be detrimental, since some environments may be healthy while others may not. Conversely, people can influence the environment so that it is more conducive to a healthy lifestyle

Question 20

The Health Beliefs Model is based on the fact that individuals believe in good health, and the model emphasizes the role of perceptions of vulnerability to illness/treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Health Belief Model is based on the belief that individuals:

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Diffusion of Innovation Theory is considered solely a community-level theory.

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Which of the following concepts are essential to Social Cognitive Theory?

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The Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model identifies stages or levels of readiness that can be applied to any type of behavior change. These stages include:

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At the broadest end, policy initiatives such as laws, policies and regulations, health prevention strategies and goals, and state or national guidelines drive the focus on ensuring whatever positive behaviors are being sought can thrive.

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_________________ refers to how consistent the innovation is with the values, habits, experiences, and needs of potential adopters.

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Positive health behaviors can be supported or encouraged through which of the following?

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Planning models are helpful to health education specialists because they map out not only which methods are appropriate considering the individual, program, and environment, but they also ensure method selection occurs only after program goals and objectives have been developed.

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The social ecological model includes intrapersonal, community, and broad level influences that can support change in health status or behavior. Provide at least two examples of each of these influences.

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Intrapersonal factors can be supported b...
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Organizational structures, such as health and medical plans, population health serving organizations, and the like do NOT provide mechanisms for ensuring individual ability to engage in and sustain behaviors.

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Reciprocal determinism is:

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A theory is a general explanation of:

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Discuss how health educators might examine various theories in determining what methods to use and how to maintain integrity in the way we practice.

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In the Theory of Planned Behavior, a person's intention regarding performing a prescribed behavior CANNOT be identified by which of the following?

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The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change is based on the assumption that:

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Diffusion of Innovation identifies people's readiness to accept an innovation. An early adopter is:

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Contemplation is a stage of readiness to change in which an individual maintains a health behavior.

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It is important to understand how behavior fits into a broader social ecology world, where focus is not only on individual behavior change, but also interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy.

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The Health Beliefs Model is based on the fact that individuals believe in good health, and the model emphasizes the role of perceptions of vulnerability to illness/treatment.

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Health Belief Model is based on the belief that individuals:

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Diffusion of Innovation Theory is considered solely a community-level theory.

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Which of the following concepts are essential to Social Cognitive Theory?

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The Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model identifies stages or levels of readiness that can be applied to any type of behavior change. These stages include:

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At the broadest end, policy initiatives such as laws, policies and regulations, health prevention strategies and goals, and state or national guidelines drive the focus on ensuring whatever positive behaviors are being sought can thrive.

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_________________ refers to how consistent the innovation is with the values, habits, experiences, and needs of potential adopters.

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Positive health behaviors can be supported or encouraged through which of the following?

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Planning models are helpful to health education specialists because they map out not only which methods are appropriate considering the individual, program, and environment, but they also ensure method selection occurs only after program goals and objectives have been developed.

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The social ecological model includes intrapersonal, community, and broad level influences that can support change in health status or behavior. Provide at least two examples of each of these influences.

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Organizational structures, such as health and medical plans, population health serving organizations, and the like do NOT provide mechanisms for ensuring individual ability to engage in and sustain behaviors.

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Reciprocal determinism is:

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A theory is a general explanation of:

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Discuss how health educators might examine various theories in determining what methods to use and how to maintain integrity in the way we practice.

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In the Theory of Planned Behavior, a person's intention regarding performing a prescribed behavior CANNOT be identified by which of the following?

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The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change is based on the assumption that:

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Diffusion of Innovation identifies people's readiness to accept an innovation. An early adopter is:

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Contemplation is a stage of readiness to change in which an individual maintains a health behavior.

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It is important to understand how behavior fits into a broader social ecology world, where focus is not only on individual behavior change, but also interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy.

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The Health Beliefs Model is based on the fact that individuals believe in good health, and the model emphasizes the role of perceptions of vulnerability to illness/treatment.

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