Deck 8: Health Promotion and Health Communication

Question 1

The social learning theory posits that people learn primarily in four ways: direct experience,vicarious experience,____________,and inferred knowledge.

A)social pressure to conform
B)modeling authority figures
C)judgments voiced by others
D)desire for new experiences

Answer 1

judgments voiced by others

Question 2

The World Health Organization (WHO)defines health as:

A)the absence of disease or infirmity.
B)a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being,not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
C)not needing to take medications to survive.
D)being able to walk more than two blocks or climb two flights of stairs.

Answer 2

a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being,not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 3

Which of the following presentation formats is most likely to have limited audience interaction?

A)Poster display
B)Oral paper
C)Round table discussion

Answer 3

Oral paper

Question 4

Which of the following correctly depict the stages of the health communication process?
1)Developing and pretesting concepts,messages,and materials
2)Implementing the program
3)Planning and strategy development
4)Assessing effectiveness and making refinements

A)1,2,3,4
B)1,3,4,2
C)3,1,4,2
D)3,1,2,4

Question 5

People usually remember 90% of what they:

A)hear.
B)see.
C)see and hear.
D)see,hear,and do.

Question 6

Most presentations follow a sequence,such as:
1)introduction and background.
2)methods and materials.
3)discussion.
4)findings or results.
5)summary and conclusions.

A)1,2,3,4,5
B)1,2,4,3,5
C)1,3,2,4,5
D)1,3,2,5,4

Question 7

The view that oral health problems are primarily the patient's problem and that the patient must be educated on how to improve oral health:

A)is doomed to failure because it skips directly to a generic intervention.
B)is recommended because it is a cognitive approach.
C)does not assess or validate the patient's point of view or health beliefs.
D)a and c

Question 8

The ___________________ allows us to assess perceptions of how susceptible one is to a health risk and whether one believes that recommended preventive behaviors will result in less susceptibility.

A)social learning theory
B)diffusion of innovations theory
C)health belief model
D)organizational change: stage theory

Question 9

The most effective way to reach individuals to increase their knowledge or to change behavior is to:

A)Send generic messages.
B)Use targeted materials.
C)Personalize messages.
D)Tailor messages.

Question 10

Which of the following health promotion theories is at the community level?

A)Stages of change theory
B)Organizational change: stage theory
C)Social learning theory
D)Health belief model

Question 11

Which concept of the diffusion of innovations theory helps us tailor innovation to the intended audience's values,norms,or situation?

A)Relative advantage
B)Compatibility
C)Complexity
D)Observability

Question 12

Which theory assumes that at any point in time everyone is at a different stage of readiness to make lifestyle changes and that people cycle through the various stages over time?

A)Community organization theory
B)Social learning theory
C)Stages of change theory
D)Diffusion of innovations theory

Question 13

The scenario that a church pastor might have noticed that elders of the church have stopped coming to church suppers because they have lost their teeth and are embarrassed,calls the dental school for help and receives it,and gradually the elders become comfortable eating and resume their attendance at the suppers is an example of the _____________________ of health promotion.

A)diffusion of innovation theory
B)community organization theory
C)social learning theory
D)stages of change theory

Question 14

Which of the following presentation formats is most likely to have some people who cruise by quickly?

A)Poster display
B)Oral paper
C)Round table discussion
D)a and c

Question 15

Which of the following presentation formats is usually limited to 8 to 10 people?

A)Oral paper
B)Round table discussion
C)Poster display

Question 16

Focus group interviews are conducted with _______ members of the intended target audience and last approximately ________minutes.

A)5 to 10;10 to 15
B)5 to 10;30 to 60
C)15 to 30;10 to 15
D)15 to 30;30 to 60

Question 17

Increased knowledge will result in meaningful changes in behavior.Numerous research studies have shown that this is valid.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D)The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 18

The Ottawa Charter identifies three basic health promotion strategies: advocacy for health,enabling people to achieve their full health potential,and:

A)reducing disparities in the health care delivery system.
B)mediating different societal interests in pursuit of health.
C)removing the barriers that deny access to the health care system.
D)thriving as citizens.

Question 19

Behavior that leads to improved oral health can be affected at three levels-intrapersonal,interpersonal,and ____________.

A)community
B)global
C)universal
D)relational

Question 20

Suggestions for overcoming translation barriers include:

A)translate materials from English.
B)field test the materials with a variety of members from the intended audience.
C)use sophisticated translators.
D)a and c

Question 21

Relative advantage is a concept of the _________________ theory.

A)stages of change
B)diffusion of innovations
C)health belief model
D)social learning

Question 22

According to the social learning theory,what needs to be done to reinforce self-efficacy?

A)Provide information and training about action.
B)Point out strengths,use persuasion and encouragement,and approach behavioral change in small steps.
C)Point out others' experiences and physical changes and identify role models to emulate.
D)Involve the individual and relevant others and work to change the environment,if warranted.

Question 23

According to the health belief model,___________ are one's opinion of the efficacy of the advised action to reduce risk or seriousness of impact.

A)perceived severity
B)perceived susceptibility
C)perceived benefits
D)perceived barriers

Question 24

Empowerment is a key facet of which of the following health promotion theories?

A)Community organization theory
B)Organizational change: stage theory
C)Diffusion of innovations theory
D)Stages of change theory

Question 25

Which of the following concepts represents the first stage of the stages of change theory?

A)Decision/determination
B)Action
C)Precontemplation
D)Contemplation