HLT 3381 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Attribution theory concept - CORRECT ANSWER there is a cause or explanation for
things that happen
"if you keep doing the same thing, you'll keep getting the same result"
Attribution theory constructs - CORRECT ANSWER causation is affected by locus of
control, stability and controllability
Locus of control (attribution theory) - CORRECT ANSWER the extent to which
people believe they have control over events in their lives
Internal locus of control - CORRECT ANSWER events are the results of something
within the person that he/sh has control over (skill, knowledge, work ethic, desire)
Which of the following is an example of an internal, unstable cause of behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER knowledge
Which of the following statements is consistent with an external locus of control? -
CORRECT ANSWER Whether I wear a seat belt or not, if I was meant to die in a car
accident, I will
Attribution theory would be a reasonable foundation for behavior change interventions that
aim to - CORRECT ANSWER identify causes of unhealthy behavior and them
In using the Transtheoretical model to help people quit smoking, in which stage is the focus
on preventing relapse? - CORRECT ANSWER maintenance stage
The self-liberation process of change in the Transtheoretical Model is similar to self-efficacy
in that it is - CORRECT ANSWER predicated on personal belief in ability to change
According to the Transtheoretical Model, which of the following would assist people in
maintaining their new/changed behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER participating in self-
help groups
According to the Transtheoretical Model, in order for behavior to change, which of the
following conditions have to be met? - CORRECT ANSWER the pros of changing the
behavior outweigh the cons
, The obesity epidemic has garnered substantial attention in the public health arena with much
attention on weight control through the adoption of healthier diets and increased exercise.
However, according to Social Cognitive Theory construct of behavioral capability, before
behavior can change which of the following has to happen? - CORRECT
ANSWER people need to know what behavior they have to change and how to change
it
One of the responsibilities of your position at the local health department is to visit pre-
schools in the community and teach children about health. You want to use the Social
Cognitive Theory construct of observational learning to encourage youngters to choose fruits
over candy for snacks. Which of the following reflects this approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER show a video of a super hero figure choosing an apple instead of a candy bar
In using the social cognitive theory concept of reciprocal determinism to elicit behavior
change you would focus on - CORRECT ANSWER the interplay between a behavior,
personal factors and the environment
External locus of control - CORRECT ANSWER events are the result of things outside
the person that he/she does not have control over (fate, luck chance)
Locus of control example - CORRECT ANSWER UK study of South Asians had an
external locus of control for their diabetes
Strong religious belief led to belief they were helpless to do anything about disease
Therefore, did nothing to change lifestyle
Stability (attribution theory) - CORRECT ANSWER the consistency or permanence of
a cause (causes are stable or unstable and internal or external)
Stable internal cause - CORRECT ANSWER things within a person that are constant
from day to day (athletic ability, creativity, intellect)
Stable external cause - CORRECT ANSWER things outside of the person that are
stable from day to day (safety of the environment, access to health care, task difficulty)
Unstable internal cause - CORRECT ANSWER things within the person that can and
do change from day to day (mood, desire, energy level)
Unstable external cause - CORRECT ANSWER things outside of the person that can
and do change from day to day (luck, weather, variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at the
grocery store)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Attribution theory concept - CORRECT ANSWER there is a cause or explanation for
things that happen
"if you keep doing the same thing, you'll keep getting the same result"
Attribution theory constructs - CORRECT ANSWER causation is affected by locus of
control, stability and controllability
Locus of control (attribution theory) - CORRECT ANSWER the extent to which
people believe they have control over events in their lives
Internal locus of control - CORRECT ANSWER events are the results of something
within the person that he/sh has control over (skill, knowledge, work ethic, desire)
Which of the following is an example of an internal, unstable cause of behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER knowledge
Which of the following statements is consistent with an external locus of control? -
CORRECT ANSWER Whether I wear a seat belt or not, if I was meant to die in a car
accident, I will
Attribution theory would be a reasonable foundation for behavior change interventions that
aim to - CORRECT ANSWER identify causes of unhealthy behavior and them
In using the Transtheoretical model to help people quit smoking, in which stage is the focus
on preventing relapse? - CORRECT ANSWER maintenance stage
The self-liberation process of change in the Transtheoretical Model is similar to self-efficacy
in that it is - CORRECT ANSWER predicated on personal belief in ability to change
According to the Transtheoretical Model, which of the following would assist people in
maintaining their new/changed behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER participating in self-
help groups
According to the Transtheoretical Model, in order for behavior to change, which of the
following conditions have to be met? - CORRECT ANSWER the pros of changing the
behavior outweigh the cons
, The obesity epidemic has garnered substantial attention in the public health arena with much
attention on weight control through the adoption of healthier diets and increased exercise.
However, according to Social Cognitive Theory construct of behavioral capability, before
behavior can change which of the following has to happen? - CORRECT
ANSWER people need to know what behavior they have to change and how to change
it
One of the responsibilities of your position at the local health department is to visit pre-
schools in the community and teach children about health. You want to use the Social
Cognitive Theory construct of observational learning to encourage youngters to choose fruits
over candy for snacks. Which of the following reflects this approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER show a video of a super hero figure choosing an apple instead of a candy bar
In using the social cognitive theory concept of reciprocal determinism to elicit behavior
change you would focus on - CORRECT ANSWER the interplay between a behavior,
personal factors and the environment
External locus of control - CORRECT ANSWER events are the result of things outside
the person that he/she does not have control over (fate, luck chance)
Locus of control example - CORRECT ANSWER UK study of South Asians had an
external locus of control for their diabetes
Strong religious belief led to belief they were helpless to do anything about disease
Therefore, did nothing to change lifestyle
Stability (attribution theory) - CORRECT ANSWER the consistency or permanence of
a cause (causes are stable or unstable and internal or external)
Stable internal cause - CORRECT ANSWER things within a person that are constant
from day to day (athletic ability, creativity, intellect)
Stable external cause - CORRECT ANSWER things outside of the person that are
stable from day to day (safety of the environment, access to health care, task difficulty)
Unstable internal cause - CORRECT ANSWER things within the person that can and
do change from day to day (mood, desire, energy level)
Unstable external cause - CORRECT ANSWER things outside of the person that can
and do change from day to day (luck, weather, variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at the
grocery store)
