HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024

Module 4 Quiz

Question 1

The coping appraisal construct of Protection Motivation Theory explains that when people believe a recommended behavior is health enhancing, they are more likely to adopt it.

True

False

Question 2

The aim of Protection Motivation Theory is safeguarding against disease transmission.

True

False

Question 3

Coping response self-efficacy of Protection Motivation Theory is:

the belief in the effectiveness of the recommended behavior.

a determination of the difficulty of implementing a recommended behavior.

the extent of coping energy needed to adopt a recommended behavior.

contingent upon community level factors and cultural expectations.

Question 4

Threat severity, expectancy of exposure and response efficacy are best described as:

educational factors affecting a person’s decision to engage in a particular action

the means by which Protection Motivation Theory changes behavior.

thought processes used when deciding to adopt health protective behaviors.

knowledge needed before a behavior change can take place.

Question 5

In some situations the Protection Motivation Theory construct of threat appraisal isn’t effective in changing behavior because:

the consequences of not changing aren’t severe enough to change the behavior.

the likelihood of the threat happening is remote.

the reward from continuing the old behavior is greater than from the new.

the perception of danger is inconsistent.

Question 6

If you using the social ecological model to help an employer change the personal time allocations based on seniority at a large corporation, you would be changing factors at the intrapersonal level of influence.

True

False

Question 7

From a social ecological perspective, changing the norms of a neighborhood or school district changes behavior because social or environmental norms drive people’s behavior.

True

False

Question 8

A growing body of research that shows high school classes starting later than 8:30 a.m. are related to better academic performance, less depression, and fewer car accidents. Based on this, you’ve been assign the task of assisting the ABC school board with developing an initiative to change the start time at ABC high school. This is an example of influencing behavior at which ecological level?

interpersonal level

institutional level

community level

societal level

Question 9

In planning an intervention using the social ecological model, which level would you be addressing by focusing on attitudes, beliefs and knowledge?

Intrapersonal

interpersonal level

institutional level

community level

Question 10

In developing a school based childhood obesity program using a social ecological approach, which level would be addressed by focusing on the food served in the cafeteria?

Internal level

Interpersonal level

Educational level

Institutional level

Question 11

In a corporate setting, the relationship between lower health insurance costs for the employer and expected employee behaviors is demonstrative of linking social capital.

True

False

Question 12

Bridging relationships, according to Social Capital Theory, are those that provide a safe haven for people as they transition from one relationship to another.

True

False

Question 13

From a Social Capital Theory perspective, before behavior can change, which of the following is needed?

Access to the community leaders who have a greater amount of social capital.

An understanding of the dynamics between the different social groups in the community.

Trust and the desire for mutual exchange of resources among the people involved.

Network members with strong self-efficacy and internal locus of control.

Question 14

Bridging relationships, according to Social Capital Theory, are those that:

Form when groups of people from diverse backgrounds come together for the same reason, to attain the same outcome.

Last longer than any other type of relationship because the people are connected by virtue of a shared cultural heritage.

Give members of the group access to those in authority positions that they would not have otherwise had access to.

Provide a safe haven for people as they transition from one relationship to another.

Question 15

Imagine you were asked to work with the student health services on your campus to reduce the incidence of binge drinking using the construct of bridging relationships from Social Capital Theory. Which of the following would be consistent with this approach?

Developing stricter consequences for students who supplied the alcohol that enabled binging.

Working with campus security and the local police to increase surveillance and detection of social gatherings where binge drinking often occurs.

Asking student leaders to help in developing a means to address the problem.

Instituting a confidential system to enable students to report incidents of binge drinking.

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