Deck 6: Theories and Models

Question 1

Which of the following choices is an example of a system theory?

A) Valence Bond Theory
B) Theory of Goal Attainment
C) Transition State Theory
D) Public Health Theory of Independent Persons

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Who developed the Ecological Model?

A) Galileo
B) Newton
C) Snow
D) Bronfenbrenner

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of social networks?

A) Structure
B) Emotional support
C) Interpersonal support
D) Appraisal support

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following theories is described by the following statement: "Behavior is influenced by motivation to comply with social norms."

A) Health Belief Model
B) Stages of Change Theory
C) Theory of Reasoned Action
D) RE-AIM Model

Question 5

Which of the following choices best describes the type of reinforcement where the individual receives a reward for performing the behavior?

A) Self-control reinforcement
B) Direct reinforcement
C) Vicarious reinforcement
D) Flexible reinforcement

Question 6

There are several strategies used for mass-media communication. Which of the following is considered one of these strategies?

A) Word of mouth
B) Friend referral
C) Physician referral
D) Phone solicitation

Question 7

System theory is used in all disciplines.

Question 8

The letter "A" in the RE-AIM acronym stands for Assistance.

Question 9

The Health Belief Model was created by psychologists who assumed that individuals fear disease/sickness and that their degree of perceived fear impacts their motivation to seek preventive healthcare services.

Question 10

The Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model is considered a linear model rather than a circular model.

Question 11

Strategic planning has numerous benefits.

Question 12

The most effective method of communication is interpersonal, or face-to-face, communication.

Question 13

The purpose of the ____________ _____________ is to evaluate program interventions to determine the effect of programs.

Question 14

The _____________ _______________ _____________ incorporates cues to action related to the external and internal events that motivate an individual to act.

Question 15

Added to the Health Belief Model in 1977, ____________ - ____________ represents an individual's personal confidence that he or she will perform the suggested task successfully.

Question 16

The _______________ ______________ ______________ combines interactive factors to understand human behavior.

Question 17

There are two common types of strategic plans: __________- ____________ and ___________- ____________.

Question 18

There are two types of reasoning: ______________ ______________ moves from general to specific or theory to observations, whereas _____________ _____________ moves in the opposite direction.

Question 19

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Theory of Goal Attainment

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 20

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Ecological Model

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 21

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Innovators

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 22

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Early Adopters

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 23

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Early Majority

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 24

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Late Majority

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 25

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Laggards

A) Theory of Goal Attainment
B) Ecological Model
C) Innovators
D) Early Adopters
E) Early Majority
F) Late Majority
G) Laggards

Question 26

List the five main constructs within the Ecological Model.

Question 27

List at least two characteristics that describe social support.

Question 28

A local veterans support group within the Waterbrooke community decides to change their monthly meeting from Tuesdays to Thursdays. While many are open to adopting this new idea, others are concerned that attendance will decrease due to other community functions that occur on the same night. When the support group facilitator asked for input, Carl was unwilling to make the change immediately, but would rather wait and see to find out what others say and if they make the change. Carl would most likely be open to this change once others agree to make the date change for the monthly meeting. The Diffusion of Innovations Theory characterizes adopters who accept change at different rates. When reflecting on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, what rate of change does Carl represent based on his response to the proposed change?

Question 29

Sandy is 56 years old and has enjoyed great health for most of her life. Because she has had no health issues and the risk of female-related cancers is low within her family, Sandy has not been to a gynecologist for a routine exam in more than a decade. Sandy does not think she needs to engage in routine preventive screening because no one in her family has breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and so on. Based on this information, which construct in the Health Belief Model best describes Sandy's reaction to the perceived threat of cancer?

Question 30

List at least three stages identified by the Stages of Change Model or Transtheoretical Model that describe an individual's motivation to change a specific health behavior.