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,Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Fourth Edition
Joanna Hayden
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1–6)
Chapter: Midterm
Multiple Choice
1. All the following are true about theories EXCEPT:
A) They suggest ways to change behavior.
B) They enable behavior change to occur.
C) They explain why some people engage in certain behaviors and others do not.
D) They predict the circumstances under which people will engage in a specific behavior.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: What Is Theory
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Theory
2. A health issue related to a lack of skill would likely respond best to a program based on a theory at
which level?
A) Intrapersonal
B) Interpersonal
C) Community
D) All of the above
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Types of Theories
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Theory
3. Socioeconomic status impacts health because it influences all the following EXCEPT:
A) access to health insurance.
B) perception of disease risk.
C) compliance with medical advice.
D) treatment by healthcare professionals.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Health Behavior
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to Theory
4. According to self-efficacy theory, behavior change is more likely when:
A) the outcome of the new behavior is observable.
B) adopting the new behavior is rewarded.
C) an expert on the behavior provides guidance.
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,Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Fourth Edition
Joanna Hayden
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1–6)
D) the new behavior is similar to something already done well.
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Self-Efficacy Theory
5. Of the following experiences, which would likely improve a person’s self-efficacy for heart disease risk
reduction through mastery?
A) Learning how to make heart-healthy meals.
B) Visiting a rehabilitation center to talk with people recovering from stroke.
C) Receiving educational materials on physical activity and heart health.
D) Watching a video about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Self-Efficacy Theory
6. When flight attendants on a plane demonstrate how to put on the life preservers, the aim is to increase
passenger survival self-efficacy through which of the following constructs of self-efficacy theory?
A) Verbal persuasion
B) Vicarious learning
C) Mastery experiences
D) Physical and emotional states
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Chapter 2
Subject: Theory Constructs
Title: Self-Efficacy Theory
7. One way to prevent a behavior from promoting negative physical or emotional states that threaten a
person’s self-efficacy is to:
A) suggest the person practice the concerning behavior.
B) encourage the person to avoid the disturbing behavior.
C) offer positive feedback about the person’s performance of the behavior.
D) teach the person a stress management technique to use before engaging in the behavior.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Self-Efficacy Theory
8. The construct of subjective norms in the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior
explains that behavior results from:
A) perception of expectations by others.
B) attitudes and beliefs toward the behavior.
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, Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Fourth Edition
Joanna Hayden
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1–6)
C) societal expectations of those in the community.
D) the extent of control a person has over a behavior.
Ans: A
Complexity:
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
9. Which of the following theories best explains the relationship between student attitudes toward drinking
and abstention from alcohol?
A) Health belief model
B) Self-efficacy theory
C) Theory of reasoned action
D) Diffusion of innovation
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
10. Adolescents are more likely to resist smoking if they think their parents would be disappointed with
them if they smoked. Using this premise, which of the following theories would be most appropriate to use
in developing a smoking prevention program for adolescents?
A) Social capital
B) Health belief model
C) Social cognitive theory
D) Theory of reasoned action
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
11. When a teen wants to adopt a healthier diet but believes it would be difficult to do, which construct of
the theory of reasoned action or theory of planned behavior explains this?
A) Attitude
B) Volitional control
C) Subjective norms
D) Behavioral control
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Theory Constructs
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior
12. The theory of reasoned action would be appropriate to use as the basis of a program aimed at:
A) changing intention.
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