HLTH 335 Final (EM)
Questions and Answers 2025
latest update
What course purpose? - answer Provide a basic overview of the
prominent models and theories that are used in public health to
predict and understand human behavior. (we focus on health-related
behaviors)
What are the major determinants of health? - answer (memorize
these 10/ can you recognize what is not on the list?)
1-Social Gradient: life expectancy is shorter further down the ladder
2-Stress: circumstances leading people to feel worried and anxious
lead to premature death
3-Early Life: supporting mothers, good nutrition and education
4-Social Exclusion: racism, unemployment and discrimination are
vicious cycles putting people at a disadvantage
5-Work: stress in workplace or lack of control
6-Unemployment (need job security for their health)
7-Social Support
8-Addiction
9-Food
10-Transportation
What is the matching law? - answer This law basically says that the
punishment or reward needs to match the behavior. (For example, a
pat on the back may not be enough for a worker who just opened a
huge partnership deal, a bonus may match better to reinforce the
behavior).
, Methodology of how to properly select a theory - answer 1. Develop
a problem statement (we want to target obesity in America)
2. Identify target behavior (being more specific by saying too many
American adults eat too large of food portions)
3. Conduct a functional assessment (do a survey or literature review
surrounding the behavior)
4. Select a theory or model (something that aligns most closely with
the functions of the behavior)
5. Develop a theory based intervention (make sure that it is both
feasible and follows the theory)
What is vicarious learning? - answer Vicarious experience is learning
that occurs from observing other people's behavior.
The observation of the successes and failures of other (models) who
are similar to one's self, which in turn increases or decreases your
own likelihood to accomplish a task
"If they can do it, so can I"
Where did vicarious learning originate? - answer Originated with
Albert Bandura (Bobo dolls)
What did basic research of children and BOBO dolls teach Albert
Bandura? - answer -Kids that saw their peers behave aggressively
toward the Bobo doll—that is, hitting it in the face, or kicking it, or
screaming and yelling at it—are more likely to be aggressive.
-kids that saw the model be reinforced were then again more likely
to be aggressive.
Major constructs of TRA/TPB (draw it out) - answer -Behavioral
Beliefs: believing that behavioral performance is associated with
certain attributes
Questions and Answers 2025
latest update
What course purpose? - answer Provide a basic overview of the
prominent models and theories that are used in public health to
predict and understand human behavior. (we focus on health-related
behaviors)
What are the major determinants of health? - answer (memorize
these 10/ can you recognize what is not on the list?)
1-Social Gradient: life expectancy is shorter further down the ladder
2-Stress: circumstances leading people to feel worried and anxious
lead to premature death
3-Early Life: supporting mothers, good nutrition and education
4-Social Exclusion: racism, unemployment and discrimination are
vicious cycles putting people at a disadvantage
5-Work: stress in workplace or lack of control
6-Unemployment (need job security for their health)
7-Social Support
8-Addiction
9-Food
10-Transportation
What is the matching law? - answer This law basically says that the
punishment or reward needs to match the behavior. (For example, a
pat on the back may not be enough for a worker who just opened a
huge partnership deal, a bonus may match better to reinforce the
behavior).
, Methodology of how to properly select a theory - answer 1. Develop
a problem statement (we want to target obesity in America)
2. Identify target behavior (being more specific by saying too many
American adults eat too large of food portions)
3. Conduct a functional assessment (do a survey or literature review
surrounding the behavior)
4. Select a theory or model (something that aligns most closely with
the functions of the behavior)
5. Develop a theory based intervention (make sure that it is both
feasible and follows the theory)
What is vicarious learning? - answer Vicarious experience is learning
that occurs from observing other people's behavior.
The observation of the successes and failures of other (models) who
are similar to one's self, which in turn increases or decreases your
own likelihood to accomplish a task
"If they can do it, so can I"
Where did vicarious learning originate? - answer Originated with
Albert Bandura (Bobo dolls)
What did basic research of children and BOBO dolls teach Albert
Bandura? - answer -Kids that saw their peers behave aggressively
toward the Bobo doll—that is, hitting it in the face, or kicking it, or
screaming and yelling at it—are more likely to be aggressive.
-kids that saw the model be reinforced were then again more likely
to be aggressive.
Major constructs of TRA/TPB (draw it out) - answer -Behavioral
Beliefs: believing that behavioral performance is associated with
certain attributes
