CPH LEC: Improving Public Health in
Communities
community planning - ANSOrganized process to design, implement, and evaluate a clinic or
community-based project to address the needs of a defined population
True - ANStrue or false: Theories are important because a theory-based program is more likely
to be effective
cognitive-behavioral theories - ANSIt reflects the importance of both behavioral and cognitive
approaches to understanding and helping human beings
false; Knowledge is necessary, but is not in itself sufficient to produce behavior changes -
ANStrue or false: Knowledge is nit necessary, but it is sufficient to produce behavior changes
perception, motivation, skills, social environment - ANSwhat are the key influence on behavior?
social cognitive theory - ANSMost frequent used and robust health behavior theories
reciprocal determinism - ANSEnvironment, people, and their behavior constantly influence each
other, what is it called?
self-efficacy
goals
outcome experiences - ANS3 main factors that will change a health behavior
community organization - ANSA heterogeneous mix of various theories
social action theory - ANSincrease the problem-solving ability through achieving concrete
changes towards a social cause
empowerment - ANSa social action process that improves community's confidence and life skills
beyond the topic addressed; builds community capacity
critical consciousness - ANSa mental state by which members in a community recognize the
need for social change and are ready to work to achieve those changes
social capital - ANSrefers to social resources such as trust, reciprocity, and civic engagement
that exist as a result of network between community members
Communities
community planning - ANSOrganized process to design, implement, and evaluate a clinic or
community-based project to address the needs of a defined population
True - ANStrue or false: Theories are important because a theory-based program is more likely
to be effective
cognitive-behavioral theories - ANSIt reflects the importance of both behavioral and cognitive
approaches to understanding and helping human beings
false; Knowledge is necessary, but is not in itself sufficient to produce behavior changes -
ANStrue or false: Knowledge is nit necessary, but it is sufficient to produce behavior changes
perception, motivation, skills, social environment - ANSwhat are the key influence on behavior?
social cognitive theory - ANSMost frequent used and robust health behavior theories
reciprocal determinism - ANSEnvironment, people, and their behavior constantly influence each
other, what is it called?
self-efficacy
goals
outcome experiences - ANS3 main factors that will change a health behavior
community organization - ANSA heterogeneous mix of various theories
social action theory - ANSincrease the problem-solving ability through achieving concrete
changes towards a social cause
empowerment - ANSa social action process that improves community's confidence and life skills
beyond the topic addressed; builds community capacity
critical consciousness - ANSa mental state by which members in a community recognize the
need for social change and are ready to work to achieve those changes
social capital - ANSrefers to social resources such as trust, reciprocity, and civic engagement
that exist as a result of network between community members
