HED300 Introduction to Health
Education
Midterm Exam Review
(Questions & Solutions)
2025
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, Question 1
Case Scenario: A health education specialist is developing an
intervention to reduce obesity rates among middle‐aged adults in an
urban community. In designing the program, the specialist uses the Social
Ecological Model to address influences on health at all levels.
Question: Which of the following best describes the levels included in
the Social Ecological Model?
- A. Individual and interpersonal only
- B. Organizational and public policy only
- C. Individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public
policy
- D. Community and environmental factors only
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The Social Ecological Model encompasses all the specified
levels—individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public
policy—to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multiple
determinants influencing health behaviors.
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Question 2
Case Scenario: A health educator plans a cancer screening
communication strategy using the Health Belief Model (HBM). To
effectively design messages, the educator must address various
constructs.
Question: Which of the following is NOT a construct of the Health
Belief Model?
- A. Perceived susceptibility
- B. Perceived severity
- C. Perceived convenience
- D. Cues to action
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, Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The HBM includes constructs such as perceived
susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers,
and cues to action. “Perceived convenience” is not a recognized
construct within this model.
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Question 3
Case Scenario: During a community health program’s evaluation, the
health education team records activities such as attendance, session
fidelity, and delivery timelines.
Question: This type of evaluation is best described as:
- A. Impact evaluation
- B. Outcome evaluation
- C. Process evaluation
- D. Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Process evaluation is focused on how well a program is
implemented—in terms of its reach, fidelity, and delivery—not on the
ultimate outcomes or impacts of the intervention.
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Question 4
Case Scenario: In a substance abuse prevention program for
adolescents, a health educator uses peer-led discussions and role-
playing.
Question: Which theoretical framework most strongly supports using
peer influence and observational learning as core strategies?
- A. Health Belief Model
- B. Social Cognitive Theory
- C. Transtheoretical Model
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Education
Midterm Exam Review
(Questions & Solutions)
2025
©2025
, Question 1
Case Scenario: A health education specialist is developing an
intervention to reduce obesity rates among middle‐aged adults in an
urban community. In designing the program, the specialist uses the Social
Ecological Model to address influences on health at all levels.
Question: Which of the following best describes the levels included in
the Social Ecological Model?
- A. Individual and interpersonal only
- B. Organizational and public policy only
- C. Individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public
policy
- D. Community and environmental factors only
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The Social Ecological Model encompasses all the specified
levels—individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public
policy—to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multiple
determinants influencing health behaviors.
---
Question 2
Case Scenario: A health educator plans a cancer screening
communication strategy using the Health Belief Model (HBM). To
effectively design messages, the educator must address various
constructs.
Question: Which of the following is NOT a construct of the Health
Belief Model?
- A. Perceived susceptibility
- B. Perceived severity
- C. Perceived convenience
- D. Cues to action
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, Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The HBM includes constructs such as perceived
susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers,
and cues to action. “Perceived convenience” is not a recognized
construct within this model.
---
Question 3
Case Scenario: During a community health program’s evaluation, the
health education team records activities such as attendance, session
fidelity, and delivery timelines.
Question: This type of evaluation is best described as:
- A. Impact evaluation
- B. Outcome evaluation
- C. Process evaluation
- D. Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Process evaluation is focused on how well a program is
implemented—in terms of its reach, fidelity, and delivery—not on the
ultimate outcomes or impacts of the intervention.
---
Question 4
Case Scenario: In a substance abuse prevention program for
adolescents, a health educator uses peer-led discussions and role-
playing.
Question: Which theoretical framework most strongly supports using
peer influence and observational learning as core strategies?
- A. Health Belief Model
- B. Social Cognitive Theory
- C. Transtheoretical Model
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