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What does perceived susceptibility refer to in the context of the Health Belief Model?
What does perceived susceptibility refer to in the context of the Health Belief Model?
Which factor is NOT considered a core construct of the Health Belief Model?
Which factor is NOT considered a core construct of the Health Belief Model?
How do situational influences affect an individual's willingness to change?
How do situational influences affect an individual's willingness to change?
Which construct best explains the combination of perceived susceptibility and perceived severity in the Health Belief Model?
Which construct best explains the combination of perceived susceptibility and perceived severity in the Health Belief Model?
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What is likely to enhance an individual's perceived benefits regarding a health behavior change?
What is likely to enhance an individual's perceived benefits regarding a health behavior change?
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What are perceived obstacles in the context of behavior change?
What are perceived obstacles in the context of behavior change?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a modifying variable?
Which of the following is NOT considered a modifying variable?
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What does self-efficacy primarily predict?
What does self-efficacy primarily predict?
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What is collective efficacy?
What is collective efficacy?
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Which factor enhances situational self-efficacy?
Which factor enhances situational self-efficacy?
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In self-consistency theory, what motivates individuals to act?
In self-consistency theory, what motivates individuals to act?
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What are cues to action in behavior modification?
What are cues to action in behavior modification?
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Which factor is an example of a socio-psychological modifying variable?
Which factor is an example of a socio-psychological modifying variable?
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What does Self-verification Theory suggest about people's behavior related to their self-concept?
What does Self-verification Theory suggest about people's behavior related to their self-concept?
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In attribution theory, what type of attribution is assigned to internal and stable traits?
In attribution theory, what type of attribution is assigned to internal and stable traits?
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What is the Fundamental Attribution Error?
What is the Fundamental Attribution Error?
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Which of the following best describes 'self-serving bias'?
Which of the following best describes 'self-serving bias'?
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How are attributions categorized in terms of stability?
How are attributions categorized in terms of stability?
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What would an internal and unstable attribution suggest about a person's behavior?
What would an internal and unstable attribution suggest about a person's behavior?
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What is an example of an external and stable attribution?
What is an example of an external and stable attribution?
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Which statement best reflects the aim of Attribution Theory?
Which statement best reflects the aim of Attribution Theory?
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How do individuals with an internal locus of control perceive their life outcomes?
How do individuals with an internal locus of control perceive their life outcomes?
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What does self-serving bias lead people to do in terms of their successes and failures?
What does self-serving bias lead people to do in terms of their successes and failures?
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Which statement accurately describes evaluation apprehension?
Which statement accurately describes evaluation apprehension?
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What is a common reaction of individuals with an external locus of control when facing challenges?
What is a common reaction of individuals with an external locus of control when facing challenges?
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How might self-esteem be affected according to the locus of control theory?
How might self-esteem be affected according to the locus of control theory?
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What is the primary focus of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM)?
What is the primary focus of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM)?
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When might a person experience evaluation apprehension most acutely?
When might a person experience evaluation apprehension most acutely?
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What is a typical example of self-serving bias in sports?
What is a typical example of self-serving bias in sports?
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What is the main purpose of Dramatic Relief in behavioral change?
What is the main purpose of Dramatic Relief in behavioral change?
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Environmental Reevaluation focuses on which aspect of behavior change?
Environmental Reevaluation focuses on which aspect of behavior change?
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Which of the following best describes Social Liberation?
Which of the following best describes Social Liberation?
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Self-Reevaluation encourages individuals to do what?
Self-Reevaluation encourages individuals to do what?
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What is the goal of Stimulus Control in behavior modification?
What is the goal of Stimulus Control in behavior modification?
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Helping Relationships are characterized by which of the following?
Helping Relationships are characterized by which of the following?
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The emotional expression in Dramatic Relief is important because it allows individuals to:
The emotional expression in Dramatic Relief is important because it allows individuals to:
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Which of the following represents an action taken during Environmental Reevaluation?
Which of the following represents an action taken during Environmental Reevaluation?
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Study Notes
Core Factors Influencing Willingness to Change
- Psychological readiness is influenced by intrinsic and external motivation.
- Family influences and access to resources such as financial support and transportation play a significant role.
- Environmental conditions, including accessibility and cultural factors, affect an individual's willingness to change.
Health Belief Model
- The Health Belief Model explores the connection between various factors and the likelihood of taking preventive health actions.
- Key elements include:
- Perceived Susceptibility: A person's subjective assessment of their risk of experiencing a negative outcome.
- Perceived Seriousness: The perceived severity of the consequences of a disease or undesirable event.
- Perceived Threat: A combination of perceived susceptibility and perceived seriousness.
- Perceived Benefits: The perceived value or usefulness of a behavior change in reducing risk.
- Perceived Barriers: Obstacles that hinder a person from taking action.
Modifying Variables
- Factors that can influence an individual's motivation and behavior change include:
- Demographics: Age, marital status, and ethnicity.
- Socio-psychological: Peer influence and personality traits.
- Structural: Existing knowledge, skills, and past experiences.
Cues to Action & Self-Efficacy
- Cues to Action: Stimuli that prompt a person to change their behavior.
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Self-Efficacy: A strong predictor of health behavior change. It's an individual's belief in their ability to successfully achieve change.
- Situational Self-Efficacy: Confidence in one's ability to accomplish a specific task or goal.
- Collective Efficacy: Belief in the ability of a group to achieve a common outcome.
Self-Consistency Theory & Self-Verification Theory
- Self-Consistency Theory: Individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their actions and their self-image.
- Self-Verification Theory: People actively seek information that confirms their existing self-concept and beliefs.
Attribution
- Attribution: An inference about the cause of a person's behavior or an interpersonal event.
- Attribution Error: A bias in assigning motives or causes to events.
Fundamental Attribution Error
- Fundamental Attribution Error: The tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors (personality, beliefs) on behavior, while underestimating external factors (situational influences).
Attribution Theory
- Attribution Theory: Explores how people explain their own and others' behaviors, considering both internal (dispositions) and external (circumstances) factors.
Locus of Control
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Locus of Control: An individual's perception of how much control they have over life events.
- Internal Locus of Control: A belief that outcomes are controlled by personal efforts and abilities.
- External Locus of Control: A belief that outcomes are determined by factors beyond one's control.
Self-Serving Bias
- Self-Serving Bias: The tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors to maintain self-esteem.
Evaluation Apprehension
- Evaluation Apprehension: Anxiety or fear about being judged by others.
Self-Esteem
- Self-Esteem: A person's overall sense of self-worth and evaluation of themselves.
Transtheoretical Model (TTM)
- Transtheoretical Model: A five-stage model that describes how people change their health behaviors.
Dramatic Relief
- Dramatic Relief: A technique that uses emotional arousal (fear, inspiration) to motivate change.
Environmental Reevaluation
- Environmental Reevaluation: Assessing the impact of a behavior on one's social environment.
Social Liberation
- Social Liberation: Increased social opportunities or alternatives that support a new behavior.
Self-Reevaluation
- Self-Reevaluation: A reassessment of one's self-image with or without an unhealthy behavior.
Stimulus Control
- Stimulus Control: Modifying the environment to remove triggers for unhealthy behaviors and add prompts for healthier alternatives.
Helping Relationships
- Helping Relationships: Social support, trust, and acceptance from others that encourage positive change.
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This quiz explores the core factors influencing an individual's willingness to change and examines the Health Belief Model. Key components include psychological readiness, perceived susceptibility, and environmental conditions that impact health behaviors. Test your understanding of these concepts and their relevance to preventive health actions.
