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PH 144 Midterm 1 UCI Exam |
Comprehensive Key Questions With
Answers
Who created the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)? - correct-answer -Ajzen
What is the main difference between TRA & TPB? - correct-answer -Volititial
control
Behavioral Beliefs consists of: - correct-answer -- Beliefs of the CONSEQUENCES of
performing that behavior
- EVALUATION of behavioral outcomes: Value attached to behavioral outcomes,
positive/negative judgement of behavior
What is attitude toward a specific behavior? - correct-answer -Mental state
involving beliefs, values, and dispositions to act certain ways
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Normative Beliefs consists of: - correct-answer -- Whether referents
approve/disapprove the behavior
- Motivation to comply: Motivation to do what referents think an individual should
do
Subjective Norms - correct-answer -- Outcome of normative beliefs
- Beliefs about how people they care about will view the behavior in question
(subjective toward the individual)
Control Beliefs - correct-answer -Factors that may hinder or facilitate performance
of behavior (barriers)
Perceived Behavioral Control - correct-answer -People's perceptions of their
ability to perform a given behavior
Strengths/Limitations of Theory of Reasoned Action/Theory of Planned Behavior -
correct-answer -Strengths:
- Relatively simple basis where and how to target change
- Well-supported in literature
- Include social norms, construct not provided in other theories
PH 144 Midterm 1 UCI Exam |
Comprehensive Key Questions With
Answers
Who created the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)? - correct-answer -Ajzen
What is the main difference between TRA & TPB? - correct-answer -Volititial
control
Behavioral Beliefs consists of: - correct-answer -- Beliefs of the CONSEQUENCES of
performing that behavior
- EVALUATION of behavioral outcomes: Value attached to behavioral outcomes,
positive/negative judgement of behavior
What is attitude toward a specific behavior? - correct-answer -Mental state
involving beliefs, values, and dispositions to act certain ways
, 2|Page
Normative Beliefs consists of: - correct-answer -- Whether referents
approve/disapprove the behavior
- Motivation to comply: Motivation to do what referents think an individual should
do
Subjective Norms - correct-answer -- Outcome of normative beliefs
- Beliefs about how people they care about will view the behavior in question
(subjective toward the individual)
Control Beliefs - correct-answer -Factors that may hinder or facilitate performance
of behavior (barriers)
Perceived Behavioral Control - correct-answer -People's perceptions of their
ability to perform a given behavior
Strengths/Limitations of Theory of Reasoned Action/Theory of Planned Behavior -
correct-answer -Strengths:
- Relatively simple basis where and how to target change
- Well-supported in literature
- Include social norms, construct not provided in other theories
