General Psychology (Health Psychology) CHT 14
1. A infection is an infection that is contracted primarily via
vaginal, oral, and/or anal intercourse.: Sexually transmitted
2. Acquired immune syndrome is caused by the human immuno-de-
ficiency virus (HIV), a sexually transmitted infection that destroys the body's
immune system.: deficiency
3. The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective behavior change re-
quires the individual to have: 1. specific intentions to change.
2. the perception that their social group also sees the change as positive.
3. positive attitudes about the change.
4. The theory of planned behavior is a modification of the theory of reasoned
action. It adds the concept of: A personal perception of control over the outcome.
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, 5. The stages of change model breaks behavior change down into five steps
that:: occur over a series of progressive stages.
6. According to the stages of change model, individuals in the stage are
not yet genuinely thinking about change, and may even be unaware that they
have a problem behavior.: precontemplation
7. In the stage of change model, the stage is the one in which individuals
successfully avoid temptation and consistently pursue healthy behaviors.: main-
tenance
8. Successful coping includes: being problem-focused
health immune system
personal resources
positive emotions
9. Stress management programs do all of the following, EXCEPT:: teach individuals how
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1. A infection is an infection that is contracted primarily via
vaginal, oral, and/or anal intercourse.: Sexually transmitted
2. Acquired immune syndrome is caused by the human immuno-de-
ficiency virus (HIV), a sexually transmitted infection that destroys the body's
immune system.: deficiency
3. The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective behavior change re-
quires the individual to have: 1. specific intentions to change.
2. the perception that their social group also sees the change as positive.
3. positive attitudes about the change.
4. The theory of planned behavior is a modification of the theory of reasoned
action. It adds the concept of: A personal perception of control over the outcome.
1/5
, 5. The stages of change model breaks behavior change down into five steps
that:: occur over a series of progressive stages.
6. According to the stages of change model, individuals in the stage are
not yet genuinely thinking about change, and may even be unaware that they
have a problem behavior.: precontemplation
7. In the stage of change model, the stage is the one in which individuals
successfully avoid temptation and consistently pursue healthy behaviors.: main-
tenance
8. Successful coping includes: being problem-focused
health immune system
personal resources
positive emotions
9. Stress management programs do all of the following, EXCEPT:: teach individuals how
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