Deck 4: Behavioral and Social Science Theory

Question 1

The concept of self-efficacy is a core component of Social Cognitive Theory.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The Health Belief Model was developed to explain preventive health behavior.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Confidence in one's ability to perform a health behavior is referred to as:
a. Cue to action
b. Reciprocal determinism
c. Stage of change
d. self-efficacy
Question from lecture: Behavioral and Social Science Theory

Answer 3

self-efficacy

Question 4

Developed by Bandura, the theory posits that healthy functioning is determined by interactions among behavioral, physiological, and cognitive factors and the environment and assumes that self-efficacy is the perception of being able to accomplish objectives necessary to obtain a desired outcome. This theory is:
a. Social cognitive theory
b. Theory of reasoned action
c. Theory of planned behavior
d. Attribution theory
Circle the correct answer to the following statements.

Question 5

Research focusing on the unequal distribution of resources as it relates to health would fall within which theoretical tradition in public health?
a. Social ecology of health
b. Health promotion
c. Interpretive studies
d. Critical perspectives

Question 6

Social cognitive theory is an example of a theory at which ecological level?
a. Intrapersonal
b. Community
c. Interpersonal
d. Societal

Question 7

A theoretical approach that investigates the impact of political-economic organization on health outcomes is an example of which of the following?
a. Social ecology
b. Critical perspectives
c. Health promotion
d. Interpretive studies

Question 8

The study that investigated the relative effect of education vs. medical advances on health illustrated which of the following theories?
a. Social epidemiology
b. Biopsychosocial model
c. Social change
d. Diffusion of innovation

Question 9

The Social Ecology of Health Model takes a multi-level approach to understanding the etiology of health outcomes. Another model which takes a similar multi-level approach is?
a. Cultural models of illness
b. Transtheoretical model
c. Diffusion of innovations
d. Biopsychosocial model

Question 10

A person's expectation about their ability to successfully carry out a behavior is called?
a. Decisional balance
b. Self-efficacy
c. Behavioral intention
d. Behavioral motivation

Question 11

Research on explanatory models of illness is associated with which SBS discipline?
a. Psychology
b. Sociology
c. Anthropology
d. Demography

Question 12

A theory is said to have power if it meets with which of the following criteria?
a. Identifies components with specificity
b. Generates new knowledge
c. Provides a simple and elegant explanation
d. Encompasses a broad range of phenomena

Question 13

The Transtheoretical Model covers all three forms of health-related behavior. )

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the transtheoretical model is most accurate?
a. It is a stage model that draws upon different theories
b. It applies social cognitive theory to explain transition from precontemplation to contemplation
c. It is a stage model that moves from dissemination to institutionalization
d. It focuses on planned behavior and intentions in behavior change

Question 15

Illness behavior refers to actions people take to avoid becoming ill. )