PUBH 400 Final Exam chapter 7-14
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Theory -
correct answer ✅A set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and
propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations
in order to explain and predict the events of the situations
Planning models -
correct answer ✅Used for planning, implementing, and evaluating
health promotion programs
Concept -
correct answer ✅The primary elements or building blocks of a
theory
Construct -
correct answer ✅When a concept has been developed, created, or
adopted for use with a specific
theory
Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) -
correct answer ✅a theory that predicts health behavior on the
basis of three factors: personal attitude toward the behavior, the
,PUBH 400 Final Exam chapter 7-14
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
subjective norm regarding the behavior, and perceived degree of
control over the behavior
Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) -
correct answer ✅links behavioral intentions with attitudes,
subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control; assumes we
rationally weigh costs and benefits of our actions
Variable -
correct answer ✅The operational (practical use) form of
a construct
Health Belief Model -
correct answer ✅A theory of health behaviors; the model predicts
that whether a person practices a particular health habit can be
understood by knowing the degree to which the person perceives a
personal health threat and the perception that a particular health
practice will be effective in reducing that threat.
, PUBH 400 Final Exam chapter 7-14
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Transtheoretical/Stages of Change Model -
correct answer ✅precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
Social Cognitive theory -
correct answer ✅referring to the use of cognitive processes in
relation to understanding the social world
precontemplation -
correct answer ✅Not intending to make changes within the next 6
months
contemplation -
correct answer ✅Intending to make changes within the next 6
months
preparation -
correct answer ✅Intending to make change within the next 30
days
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Theory -
correct answer ✅A set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and
propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations
in order to explain and predict the events of the situations
Planning models -
correct answer ✅Used for planning, implementing, and evaluating
health promotion programs
Concept -
correct answer ✅The primary elements or building blocks of a
theory
Construct -
correct answer ✅When a concept has been developed, created, or
adopted for use with a specific
theory
Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) -
correct answer ✅a theory that predicts health behavior on the
basis of three factors: personal attitude toward the behavior, the
,PUBH 400 Final Exam chapter 7-14
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
subjective norm regarding the behavior, and perceived degree of
control over the behavior
Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) -
correct answer ✅links behavioral intentions with attitudes,
subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control; assumes we
rationally weigh costs and benefits of our actions
Variable -
correct answer ✅The operational (practical use) form of
a construct
Health Belief Model -
correct answer ✅A theory of health behaviors; the model predicts
that whether a person practices a particular health habit can be
understood by knowing the degree to which the person perceives a
personal health threat and the perception that a particular health
practice will be effective in reducing that threat.
, PUBH 400 Final Exam chapter 7-14
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Transtheoretical/Stages of Change Model -
correct answer ✅precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
Social Cognitive theory -
correct answer ✅referring to the use of cognitive processes in
relation to understanding the social world
precontemplation -
correct answer ✅Not intending to make changes within the next 6
months
contemplation -
correct answer ✅Intending to make changes within the next 6
months
preparation -
correct answer ✅Intending to make change within the next 30
days
