HHS330 Ch. 3 Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior

Which of the following behaviors can be achieved by changing behavior using the theory of reasoned action? A) Quitting smoking B) Applying sunscreen every day C) Participating in a clinical drug trial D) Practicing safer sex with all partners

B) Applying sunscreen every day

Theory Concept

Behavior is based on the intention

According to the construct of volitional control, people will adopt a new behavior if they perceive that it will be easy to adopt.

False

Perceived Behavioral Control

Someone's perception of the control they have over performing or not performing a behavior. This addresses behaviors not under willful control.

When using either the theory of reasoned action or the theory of planned behavior as the basis of a program, getting people to plan on changing their behavior rather than having them actually change their behavior is the goal.

True

ccording to the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior, one way to explain behavior is to identify the underlying beliefs that form the attitude toward the behavior in question.

True

Intention

the extent to which (or the likelihood) a person is ready to engage in a particular behavior

volitional control

A behavior that a person has the will to decide to engage in or not, presuming they have the skills and abilities to engage in or not.

f a person's beliefs underly an unhealthy behavior, which of the following constructs would explain this and predict what might support a behavior change? A) Attitude B) Subjective norms C) Volitional control D) Behavioral control

A) Attitude

The theory of planned behavior is used when: A) behavior cannot be changed at will. B) an addictive behavior is being changed. C) behavior change will take more than six months. D) changing the behavior requires support from subject norms.

A) behavior cannot be changed at will.

The concept underlying the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned explain behavior: A) is the result of intention. B) reflects attitudes and perceptions. C) is a planned action. D) derives from inductive and deductive reasoning.

A) is the result of intention

Theory constructs

Attitudes Subjective Norms Volitional Control Perceived Behavioral Control

5. When a person quits smoking because a healthcare provider asks them too, which construct explains this behavior? A) Attitude B) Subjective norms C) Volitional control D) Behavioral control

B) Subjective norms

Volitional control refers to: A) managing behavior change. B) behavior we can engage in at will. C) the ability to maintain a behavior change. D) policies and regulations used to support behavior change.

B) behavior we can engage in at will.

According to the theory of reasoned action: A) attitudes are the underlying causative factors of behavior. B) people tend to engage in behaviors they view as having desirable outcomes. C) behavior is motivated by the need to comply with accepted standards of social conduct. D) personal perception of ability to engage in a behavior influences the likelihood of the behavior being adopted.

B) people tend to engage in behaviors they view as having desirable outcomes.

The construct of behavioral control differs from the concept of self-efficacy in that: A) its use is limited to behaviors originating from external factors rather than those originating from internal factors. B) it's easier to change someone's perception of behaviors he or she can control than it is to change someone's perception of themself. C) it's the extent of control someone believes he or she has over performing a behavior rather than his or her perceived ability to perform the behavior. D) its focus is the attitude toward a given behavior rather than beliefs about personal competence.

C) it's the extent of control someone believes he or she has over performing a behavior rather than his or her perceived ability to perform the behavior.

Control beliefs: A) influence behaviors that can be changed at will. B) are personal views about one's ability to change an unhealthy behavior. C) develop from the success or failure of past attempts at changing behaviors. D) affect a person's perception of how easy or difficult it is to perform a behavior.

D) affect a person's perception of how easy or difficult it is to perform a behavior.

The construct of behavioral control refers to A) the personal belief in ability to perform a specific behavior. B) the ability to make decisions about engaging in a particular behavior. C) the extent of internal or external control a person has over the behavior. D) an individual's perception of how easy or difficult it is to engage in a behavior.

D) an individual's perception of how easy or difficult it is to engage in a behavior.

The development of the theory of reasoned action confirmed the prevailing assumption at the time that attitude determined behavior.

False

A program focused on attitudinal change is unlikely to result in a successful behavior change.

False

The theory of planned behavior is used when the behavior in question is under a person's willful control.

False

subjective norms

Perceived social pressures an individual feels to engage or not engage in a certain behavior because of what they believe important people in their life expect of them.

Attitudes toward a behavior are formed by a series of beliefs that result in a value being placed on the outcome of the behavior.

True

Control beliefs impact a person's perception of how easy or difficult it will be to perform a behavior.

True

Subjective norms are the construct that predicts people will avoid a particular behavior if they believe it is what important people in their lives want them to do.

True

The theory of reasoned action would be the most logical one to use as the basis for a program addressing student alcohol use by forming an "alcohol abstainers club" to enable students who choose not to drink to support each other.

True

Attitudes

a series of personal beliefs about the behavior