BEHV 5613 Midterm
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes core behavioral science concepts
assessed in BEHV 5613 Midterm. It focuses on foundational theories of
human behavior, psychological and social influences on behavior,
research methods, and the application of behavioral principles in
health, education, or organizational settings. The exam also evaluates
understanding of behavior change models, data interpretation, ethical
considerations, and analysis of human behavior in real-world contexts.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, application of behavioral
science concepts, and using theory and evidence to understand and
influence behavior.
,"Good" People Definition
-They seem to struggle over issues that some people might not even
recognize as problems.
-They are aware of a sense of vision.
-They seem to have a deep core of ethical values.
"Tough" Choices Definition
-They require us to consider our deepest values.
-They contrast two possibilities that both could be considered right.
,Common Paradigms to Categorize Dilemmas
-Truth vs. loyalty
-Short term vs. long term
-Justice vs. mercy
-Individual vs. community
How do the paradigms help us make difficult choices?
-It helps us separate right vs. right issues from right vs. wrong issues.
-It helps us to see past the unnecessary details and into the core
issues.
-Reducing dilemmas into common patterns helps us to see the
similarity with other problems and how it is a workable problem.
, Principles to View Ethical Dilemmas (3 principles for resolving
dilemmas)
-Ends based thinking
-Rule based thinking
-Care based thinking
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes core behavioral science concepts
assessed in BEHV 5613 Midterm. It focuses on foundational theories of
human behavior, psychological and social influences on behavior,
research methods, and the application of behavioral principles in
health, education, or organizational settings. The exam also evaluates
understanding of behavior change models, data interpretation, ethical
considerations, and analysis of human behavior in real-world contexts.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, application of behavioral
science concepts, and using theory and evidence to understand and
influence behavior.
,"Good" People Definition
-They seem to struggle over issues that some people might not even
recognize as problems.
-They are aware of a sense of vision.
-They seem to have a deep core of ethical values.
"Tough" Choices Definition
-They require us to consider our deepest values.
-They contrast two possibilities that both could be considered right.
,Common Paradigms to Categorize Dilemmas
-Truth vs. loyalty
-Short term vs. long term
-Justice vs. mercy
-Individual vs. community
How do the paradigms help us make difficult choices?
-It helps us separate right vs. right issues from right vs. wrong issues.
-It helps us to see past the unnecessary details and into the core
issues.
-Reducing dilemmas into common patterns helps us to see the
similarity with other problems and how it is a workable problem.
, Principles to View Ethical Dilemmas (3 principles for resolving
dilemmas)
-Ends based thinking
-Rule based thinking
-Care based thinking
