SW 421 exam 1 Question and answers
correct 2026/2027
Theory and roles of theory - correct answer theory is a set of interrelated concepts, defs, and
propositions that explain or predicts events or situations by specifying relations among variables.
Health Belief Model - correct answer made to help understand why people dont use preventive
services. theorizes that people's beliefs influence whether or not they are at risk for a disease or health
prob. Core constructs: 1) perceived susceptibility 2) cues to action 3) self- efficacy
Social cognitive theory - correct answer 1) personal factors 2) environmental influences 3) behavior
continually interact. people learn
Explanatory and Change theory - correct answer
individual merit vs. collectivist welare - correct answer
social gradient effect - correct answer
effect of poverty on children's brain development - correct answer
Diff b/w nations and within nations - correct answer
Marmot: status syndrome and social gradient ( person in environment - correct answer
Wilson and Pickett: Income inequalities and health (major findings) - correct answer
correct 2026/2027
Theory and roles of theory - correct answer theory is a set of interrelated concepts, defs, and
propositions that explain or predicts events or situations by specifying relations among variables.
Health Belief Model - correct answer made to help understand why people dont use preventive
services. theorizes that people's beliefs influence whether or not they are at risk for a disease or health
prob. Core constructs: 1) perceived susceptibility 2) cues to action 3) self- efficacy
Social cognitive theory - correct answer 1) personal factors 2) environmental influences 3) behavior
continually interact. people learn
Explanatory and Change theory - correct answer
individual merit vs. collectivist welare - correct answer
social gradient effect - correct answer
effect of poverty on children's brain development - correct answer
Diff b/w nations and within nations - correct answer
Marmot: status syndrome and social gradient ( person in environment - correct answer
Wilson and Pickett: Income inequalities and health (major findings) - correct answer
