HLTH 335-Final (Online) Exam Study Guide
Course purpose - ANSWER provide a basic overview of the prominent models
and theories that are used in public health to predict and to understand human
behavior
Process of changing behavior - ANSWER 1. Develop a problem statement
2. Identify target behavior
3. Conduct a functional assessment
4. Select a theory or model
5. Develop a theory-based intervention
Pros of interpersonal level theories - ANSWER -Address psychological
constructs
-Influence immediate social environment
-Changes attitudes, beliefs, or perceptions
Cons of interpersonal level theories - ANSWER may result in high cost and too
little attention to both areas (addressing constructs and influences)
pros of ecological or community level - ANSWER effects are very long lasting
(like investing in adequate public transportation, improved housing, mixed utility
environments)
cons of ecological or community level - ANSWER requires a lot of money
requires multiple changes to change behavior
major social determinants of health - ANSWER social gradient
stress
early life
social exclusion
work
unemployment
social support
addiction
food
transportation
what is the matching law - ANSWER 2 things required: the amount of effort
required to perform the behavior, and the size of the reinforcer or consequence.
Easy behaviors require small reinforcers, hard behaviors require bigger ones
, methodology about how to properly select a thoery - ANSWER 1. develop a
problem statement
2. identify target behavior
3. conduct a functional assessment
4. select a theory or model
5. develop a theory-based intervention
what is develop a problem statement - ANSWER identify the problem that needs
to be changed
what is identify target behavior - ANSWER help you focus your efforts
identify the direction in which the behavior needs to change
be specific with respect to the target population
conduct a functional assessment - ANSWER refers to the reasons or causes for
behavior
refers also to a process where we collect information about the behavior
what is select a theory or model - ANSWER with an understanding of the
functions of the target behavior, we can select the model or theory that includes
constructs that align most closely with the functions of the behavior
what is develop a theory-based intervention - ANSWER balance our efforts in
such a way that we develop an intervention that is both feasible and adheres to
the underlying theory or model
what is vicarious learning and where did it originate - ANSWER vicarious
learning is learning that occurs from observing other people's behavior
Albert Bandura was one of the first to notice we learn by watching others
what did basic research of children and BOBO dolls teach Albert Bandura? -
ANSWER He concluded that kids were more aggressive after observing a model
that reinforced aggressive behavior (vicarious learning)
We learn quicker and adopt the behaviors more readily if we observe that the
model is reinforced for engaging in that behavior. (SCT)
what are the major constructs in TRA/TPB? - ANSWER behavior
behavioral intention
attitude toward the behavior
behavioral beliefs
outcome evaluations
subjective norm
normative beliefs
motivation to comply
perceived behavioral control
Course purpose - ANSWER provide a basic overview of the prominent models
and theories that are used in public health to predict and to understand human
behavior
Process of changing behavior - ANSWER 1. Develop a problem statement
2. Identify target behavior
3. Conduct a functional assessment
4. Select a theory or model
5. Develop a theory-based intervention
Pros of interpersonal level theories - ANSWER -Address psychological
constructs
-Influence immediate social environment
-Changes attitudes, beliefs, or perceptions
Cons of interpersonal level theories - ANSWER may result in high cost and too
little attention to both areas (addressing constructs and influences)
pros of ecological or community level - ANSWER effects are very long lasting
(like investing in adequate public transportation, improved housing, mixed utility
environments)
cons of ecological or community level - ANSWER requires a lot of money
requires multiple changes to change behavior
major social determinants of health - ANSWER social gradient
stress
early life
social exclusion
work
unemployment
social support
addiction
food
transportation
what is the matching law - ANSWER 2 things required: the amount of effort
required to perform the behavior, and the size of the reinforcer or consequence.
Easy behaviors require small reinforcers, hard behaviors require bigger ones
, methodology about how to properly select a thoery - ANSWER 1. develop a
problem statement
2. identify target behavior
3. conduct a functional assessment
4. select a theory or model
5. develop a theory-based intervention
what is develop a problem statement - ANSWER identify the problem that needs
to be changed
what is identify target behavior - ANSWER help you focus your efforts
identify the direction in which the behavior needs to change
be specific with respect to the target population
conduct a functional assessment - ANSWER refers to the reasons or causes for
behavior
refers also to a process where we collect information about the behavior
what is select a theory or model - ANSWER with an understanding of the
functions of the target behavior, we can select the model or theory that includes
constructs that align most closely with the functions of the behavior
what is develop a theory-based intervention - ANSWER balance our efforts in
such a way that we develop an intervention that is both feasible and adheres to
the underlying theory or model
what is vicarious learning and where did it originate - ANSWER vicarious
learning is learning that occurs from observing other people's behavior
Albert Bandura was one of the first to notice we learn by watching others
what did basic research of children and BOBO dolls teach Albert Bandura? -
ANSWER He concluded that kids were more aggressive after observing a model
that reinforced aggressive behavior (vicarious learning)
We learn quicker and adopt the behaviors more readily if we observe that the
model is reinforced for engaging in that behavior. (SCT)
what are the major constructs in TRA/TPB? - ANSWER behavior
behavioral intention
attitude toward the behavior
behavioral beliefs
outcome evaluations
subjective norm
normative beliefs
motivation to comply
perceived behavioral control
