PSYC 331 Questions and Answers 2024

Describe the parts of the health belief model - Correct AnswerPerceived susceptibility = i worry about skin cancer Perceived severity of health threat = I enjoy being outdoors, so developing skin cancer is a very real possibility for me Perceived benefits of prevention minus perceived barriers = wearing suncreen can help reduce the risk; however, suncreen is expensive and I am a poor college student Cues to action = But my friends all tell me it's important to wear suncreen Describe the theory of planned behavior. - Correct AnswerAttitude = flossing is a good practice for oral hygiene Subjective norm = but i never see anyone flossing Perceived control = flossing is something I can easily do on my own, regardless if others are doing it Intention = Yes, I will floss daily for healthy oral hygiene Describe the social cognitive theory - Correct AnswerThis model focuses on the interaction of environmental events, internal processes and behaviors. The three factors addressed in this model are perceived social norms, self-efficacy beliefs, and social skills How does WOOP work? - Correct AnswerIt combines positive psychology with goal setting theories. Wish, outcome desired, obstacles you may face and plan. Describe the transtheoretical or stages of change model - Correct Answer What percent of US adults engage in physical activities 3 times a week? - Correct Answer26% What percent of people 12-21 engage in light-to-moderate, regularly, or no physical activity? - Correct AnswerLight-to-moderate physical activity - 25% Regular physical activity - 50% No physical activity - 25% What are the guidelines for healthy adults under 65 to maintain there weight and health? - Correct AnswerEither do 30 minutes of moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day 5 days a week or do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Also do 8 to 10 strength training exercise for 8-12 reps twice a week. What are some of the benefits of exercise? - Correct AnswerFewer mistakes (concentrate better and more productive), less likely to get dementia, suffer from colds/flus, use BP/cholesterol meds, and less ED Also builds bones, lowers vision loss risk and higher GPAs