Exploring Community and Organizational Change Theories

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According to Cottrell et al. (2009), what is theory?

A subjective opinion based on personal experiences.
A systematic arrangement of fundamental principles that provide a basis for explaining certain happenings of life. (correct)
A set of rules and regulations that govern a particular field.
A hypothesis that has been proven to be true.

What is the purpose of theory in relation to health education programs?

To allow for comparisons across studies.
To identify why people are behaving in unhealthy ways.
To determine how best an intervention should be developed. (correct)
To provide a conceptual framework.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why theory is important in health education programs?

To determine how best an intervention should be developed.
To identify information needed before developing an intervention.
To provide a conceptual framework.
To evaluate the impact of an intervention. (correct)

What is the definition of theory according to Cottrell et al. (2009)?

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