Deck 5: Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Integrated Behavior Model

Question 1

Subjective norm is a construct that:

A) Is central to the Health Belief Model
B) Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior
C) Applies to the Theory of Reasoned Action, but not the Theory of Planned Behavior
D) Cannot be empirically measured
E) Is directly influenced by behavioral beliefs and evaluations of behavioral outcomes

Answer 1

Is determined by whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior

Question 2

The Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior:

A) Provide a framework to understand the beliefs that motivate behaviors in a particular population
B) Are not relevant for use with non-Western populations
C) Are more useful in cross-sectional studies, which measure temporal relationships
D) Incorporate a mixture of behavior change and communication theory
E) Have not been tested empirically

Answer 2

Provide a framework to understand the beliefs that motivate behaviors in a particular population

Question 3

Which construct is included in the Theory of Planned Behavior but not the Theory of Reasoned Action?

A) Attitude
B) Subjective Norm
C) Normative Beliefs
D) Motivation to Comply
E) Perceived Control

Answer 3

Perceived Control

Question 4

Direct measures of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior should be:

A) Strongly associated with intentions and behaviors
B) Measured qualitatively
C) Strongly associated with indirect measures
D) Both A and C
E) All of the above

Question 5

The Integrated Behavioral Model posits that each of the following components affect behavior EXCEPT:

A) Genetics
B) Knowledge and skills
C) Socio-cultural factors
D) Environmental constraints
E) Salience

Question 6

The Theory of Planned Behavior postulates that perceived control:

A) Is associated, but does not have a causal relationship, with behavioral intention
B) Is an independent determinant of behavioral intention
C) Is directly determined by an individuals attitude and subjective norms
D) Does not change across different behaviors and populations
E) Is directly determined by demographic and environmental factors

Question 7

The influence of a smoker's partner in a smoking cessation intervention would likely be considered which construct of the Theory of Reasoned Action?

A) Perceived severity
B) Self-efficacy
C) Intention
D) Motivation to comply
E) Control beliefs

Question 8

Which statement about the Integrated Behavioral Model is FALSE?

A) It incorporates constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior and other influential theories
B) The qualitative elicitation phase is unnecessary
C) It has been successfully applied across different cultures and settings
D) It posits that socio-cultural factors, environmental constraints, and past performance influence behavior
E) Determining the degree to which attitude, perceived influences, and personal agency influence behavioral intention is necessary

Question 9

A randomized intervention in Zimbabwe to promote regular condom use found both the intervention and the control groups reported similar decreases in unprotected sex. An Evaluation based on the Integrated Behavior Model concluded:

A) The intervention group shared information with the control group, accounting for the similar outcomes
B) Behavioral, normative, and efficacy beliefs were not correlated with behavioral intention
C) The intervention was effective in changing the beliefs and intentions in the intervention group to a greater degree than in the control group
D) Observed changes were likely due to factors outside of the intervention, such as condom availability
E) The effectiveness of the intervention could not have been improved

Question 10

When using the Theory of Reasoned Action or Theory of Planned Behavior, the elicitation phase:

A) Identifies the relevant underlying beliefs for particular behavior in different populations
B) Is performed during the formative phase of intervention development
C) Focuses only on the positive attributes of the behavior of interest
D) A and B
E) All of the above

Question 11

When developing the Theory of Reasoned Action, Fishbein determined that attitude toward an object and attitude toward a behavior with respect to that object were equally likely to predict behavior.

Question 12

The Theory of Reasoned Action is based on the premise that the most important determinant of behavior is behavioral intention.

Question 13

In the application of the Theory of Reasoned Action or the Theory of Planned Behavior, both indirect and direct measures of the constructs should be calculated.

Question 14

The Theory of Planned behavior is more useful than the Theory of Reasoned action for predicting behaviors under which volitional control is reduced.

Question 15

When working with homogenous populations, the elicitation phase for the Theories of Reasoned Action, Planned Behavior, and Integrated Behavioral Model can be skipped to save time.

Question 16

The Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned behavior both posit that demographic and environmental characteristics independently contribute to behaviors.

Question 17

According to the Integrated Behavioral Model, the most important determinant of health is motivation or intention to perform behavior.

Question 18

Theory of Planned Behavior constructs are measured scales ranging from 0-10.

Question 19

Normative beliefs refer to whether important referent individuals approve or disapprove of performing the behavior.

Question 20

The elicitation phase in the Integrated Behavioral Model is ideally conducted after analyses to assess whether the intervention influenced the model constructs associated with intention and behavior.

Question 21

Compare and contrast the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior, highlighting similarities and differences in constructs. What are the strengths and limitations of each. How they differ in respect to volitional control?

Question 22

You plan to conduct an intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity with pre-diabetic women in your community. Write an essay describing the steps you will take to implement the intervention using the Integrated Behavioral Model.