HSC3032 EXAM 2 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Theory - ANS "a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that presents a
systemic view of events or situations by specifying relationships among variables in order to
explain and predict the events of the situations"
concept - ANS primary elements, building blocks, or major components of theories
construct - ANS a concept that has been developed, created or adopted for use with a
specific theory
Ex: intelligence
variable - ANS the operational form (practical use) of a construct; change of value from case
to case
Ex: IQ score
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,model - ANS "is a composite, a mixture of ideas or concepts taken from any number of
theories and used together"
Why is it important to use theory in the practice of health education/promotion? - ANS -
Indicates reasons why people are not behaving in healthy ways
-identifies information needed before developing an intervention
-provides a conceptual framework for selection constructs to develop the intervention
-gives insights into how best to deliver the intervention
-identifies measurements needed to evaluate the intervention's impact
-to improve the chances of a successful program
What are the seven levels of influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS individual/intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, public policy,
physical environment, culture
What is the individual/intrapersonal influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS Knowledge, attitudes, skills
Ex. sexual orientation, motivation, gender identity, spirituality
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, What is the interpersonal influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Emphasizes
relationships with others and effects on social identity
Ex. social networks, culture, peer influence, family
What is the organizational influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Rules and
regulations of organizations/institutions that impact behavior
Ex. incentive policies, referral systems, parental consent, rules that may inform or constrain
behaviors
What is the community influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS availability/location of resources that promote health
Ex. transportation, health care, social/cultural norms, recreational facilities
What is the public policy influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Local, state,
& federal policies/laws that impact behavior
Ex. drinking age, racial/ethnic/gender equity, politics
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ANSWERS
Theory - ANS "a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that presents a
systemic view of events or situations by specifying relationships among variables in order to
explain and predict the events of the situations"
concept - ANS primary elements, building blocks, or major components of theories
construct - ANS a concept that has been developed, created or adopted for use with a
specific theory
Ex: intelligence
variable - ANS the operational form (practical use) of a construct; change of value from case
to case
Ex: IQ score
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,model - ANS "is a composite, a mixture of ideas or concepts taken from any number of
theories and used together"
Why is it important to use theory in the practice of health education/promotion? - ANS -
Indicates reasons why people are not behaving in healthy ways
-identifies information needed before developing an intervention
-provides a conceptual framework for selection constructs to develop the intervention
-gives insights into how best to deliver the intervention
-identifies measurements needed to evaluate the intervention's impact
-to improve the chances of a successful program
What are the seven levels of influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS individual/intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, public policy,
physical environment, culture
What is the individual/intrapersonal influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS Knowledge, attitudes, skills
Ex. sexual orientation, motivation, gender identity, spirituality
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, What is the interpersonal influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Emphasizes
relationships with others and effects on social identity
Ex. social networks, culture, peer influence, family
What is the organizational influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Rules and
regulations of organizations/institutions that impact behavior
Ex. incentive policies, referral systems, parental consent, rules that may inform or constrain
behaviors
What is the community influence within the socio-ecological approach? -
ANS availability/location of resources that promote health
Ex. transportation, health care, social/cultural norms, recreational facilities
What is the public policy influence within the socio-ecological approach? - ANS Local, state,
& federal policies/laws that impact behavior
Ex. drinking age, racial/ethnic/gender equity, politics
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