HS 3500 Quizzes(Complete solutions)
a determinant of a health behavior can be defined as:
a. the context the behavior is performed in
b. a factor that is presumed to cause or influence a health behavior
c. the individual engaging in the health behavior
d. the action of an individual, group, or organization correct answersa
the C in the TACT framework refers to the characteristics of the population engaging in a health
behavior
true or false correct answersfalse; context
those behaviors that a person consciously pursues health promotions or health enhancement can
be defined as:
a. health associated
b. health-related
c. health enhancement
d. health directed correct answersd
health behaviors that are performed for reasons other than health but have health effects can be
defined as:
a. health-directed
b. health adjacent
c. health concerning
d. health-related correct answersd
upstream behaviors that indirectly affect health are called proximal factors
true or false correct answerstrue
a theory:
(select all that apply)
a. is a set of interrelated concepts
b. specifies relationships among variables
c. presents a systematic view of events
d. is used to explain and predict events correct answersall of the above
a conceptual model is a diagram of proposed causal linkages among a set of concepts believed to
be related to a specific public health problem
true or false correct answerstrue
, how does a conceptual model differ from a theory? correct answersit is a visual representation
a conceptual model must include all of the factors that contribute to the outcome of interest
true or false correct answersfalse
actions that are performed to learn about health are called
a. health knowledge behaviors
b. health available behaviors
c. health related behaviors
d. health seeking behaviors correct answersd
when trying to theorize about health behaviors, a focus on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, etc.
of a person is the basis for a(n) ______ level theory
a. mental
b. intrapersonal
c. community
d. individual correct answersd
value-expectancy theory states that behavior is a function of the ______ value of an outcome and
the _____ expectation that prticular action will achieve that outcome
a. subjective, objective
b. objective, objective
c. subjectibe, subjective
d. objective, subjective correct answersc
people are likely to engage in a health belief if they believe...
(select all that apply)
a. the barriers outweigh the benefits
b. they are susceptible to the condition
c. the condition has serious consequences
d. action is available that may reduce risk and/or severity correct answersb, c, d
a person's belief about the likelihood of acquiring a disease can be defined as perceived severity
true or false correct answersfalse
value-expectancy theory can be though of as a cognitive theory as opposed to a stimulus-
response theory
true or false correct answerstrue
a determinant of a health behavior can be defined as:
a. the context the behavior is performed in
b. a factor that is presumed to cause or influence a health behavior
c. the individual engaging in the health behavior
d. the action of an individual, group, or organization correct answersa
the C in the TACT framework refers to the characteristics of the population engaging in a health
behavior
true or false correct answersfalse; context
those behaviors that a person consciously pursues health promotions or health enhancement can
be defined as:
a. health associated
b. health-related
c. health enhancement
d. health directed correct answersd
health behaviors that are performed for reasons other than health but have health effects can be
defined as:
a. health-directed
b. health adjacent
c. health concerning
d. health-related correct answersd
upstream behaviors that indirectly affect health are called proximal factors
true or false correct answerstrue
a theory:
(select all that apply)
a. is a set of interrelated concepts
b. specifies relationships among variables
c. presents a systematic view of events
d. is used to explain and predict events correct answersall of the above
a conceptual model is a diagram of proposed causal linkages among a set of concepts believed to
be related to a specific public health problem
true or false correct answerstrue
, how does a conceptual model differ from a theory? correct answersit is a visual representation
a conceptual model must include all of the factors that contribute to the outcome of interest
true or false correct answersfalse
actions that are performed to learn about health are called
a. health knowledge behaviors
b. health available behaviors
c. health related behaviors
d. health seeking behaviors correct answersd
when trying to theorize about health behaviors, a focus on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, etc.
of a person is the basis for a(n) ______ level theory
a. mental
b. intrapersonal
c. community
d. individual correct answersd
value-expectancy theory states that behavior is a function of the ______ value of an outcome and
the _____ expectation that prticular action will achieve that outcome
a. subjective, objective
b. objective, objective
c. subjectibe, subjective
d. objective, subjective correct answersc
people are likely to engage in a health belief if they believe...
(select all that apply)
a. the barriers outweigh the benefits
b. they are susceptible to the condition
c. the condition has serious consequences
d. action is available that may reduce risk and/or severity correct answersb, c, d
a person's belief about the likelihood of acquiring a disease can be defined as perceived severity
true or false correct answersfalse
value-expectancy theory can be though of as a cognitive theory as opposed to a stimulus-
response theory
true or false correct answerstrue
