1. For an individual with poor oral care, what must be changed in order for him or
her to adopt a healthy behavior such as daily brushing?
a.Life force
b.Instinct
c.Behavior
d.Value
e.None of these
Answer d.Value
2. T/F
The last step in the learning ladder is the involvement step.
Answer False
3. T/F
The social-cognitive theory postulates that an individual needs to be made aware
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, of a health issue before he/she can act on it.
Answer False
4. The changes an individual must make in order to attain health—which include
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, maintenance, and action—are the
foundation of which theory?
a.Transtheoretical model
b.Healthy belief model
c.Five-dimensional model
d.Quality-of-life model
e.None of these
Answer a.Transtheoretical model
5. Which of the following theories reinforces the belief that social pressure is
significant in influencing behavior?
a. Transtheoretical
b.Social-cognitive
c. Maslow's hierarchy
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