HEP 348 Module 4 Exam 3

Question 1

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True or False? Theories explain health behaviors and suggest intervention strategies.

True

False

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Question 2

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Perceived susceptibility is a factor in which of the following theories?

Social Cognitive Theory

Theory of Reasoned Action

Stimulus Response Theory

Health Belief Model

Page: 62

Question 3

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When considering contact time with attentive audiences, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Altering attitudes requires less contact time than increasing knowledge

Additional time for repetition of key concepts is needed.

Some methods require additional time to build trust.

As contact time increases, methods that limit the focus to the essential content are required.

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Question 4

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Match the scenario describing the theory with the name of the theory of model.

Pat recognizes that smoking is having a negative effect on her health and tells herself, ‘these things are killing me, I have to quit.’ So Pat switches to a low tar brand and starts cutting back on how much she smokes. Now that she’s made up her mind, she starts looking for information and finds herself reading smoking cessation brochures and picking out nicotine substitutes. She picks April fools as her quit date.

A participant observes someone being positively praised for correctly taking his or her blood pressure.

Ms. Smith intends to take part in the National High Blood Pressure Education Program because she wants to lower her blood pressure. She knows doing so will keep her beloved husband from worrying about her.

Mary is an overweight woman (approximately 275 lbs.) who discovered the National High Blood Pressure Education Program while she was surfing the net. She knows she is at risk for a heart attack because high blood pressure and heart disease run in her family. Her aunt died at about Mary’s current age. Mary is worried enough that she wants to lose weight but is scared to exercise because she thinks people will make fun of her at the gym.

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Question 5

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True or False? The ability of an adult to better assimilate information from lecture methodologies suggests practice time and application activities are ineffective.

True

False

Page: 83

Question 6

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True or False? According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, in combination, behavioral beliefs, subjective norms, and control beliefs lead to the formation of behavioral intention.

True

False

Page: 65

Question 7

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Theories function to do all of the following EXCEPT

Ensure the accuracy of evaluation data

Identify potential methods for facilitating behavior change

Guide the identification of suitable targets for objectives

Guide outcome evaluation

Page: 53

Question 8

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True or False? Cognitive-behavioral theories attempt to encourage behavior change from an indirect and more global approach that should trickle down to facilitate change at the individual level.

True

False

Page: 62

Question 9

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The primary elements or the building blocks of a theory are

Models

Concepts

Constructs

Variables

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Question 10

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Which of the following represents the best synonym for self-efficacy?

Motivation

Hope

Courage

Confidence

Page: 66

Question 11

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Select the disadvantage of U-shaped seating.

Encourages eye contact among participants

Health educator has greater freedom of movement

Promotes interaction among participants

Arrangement could distract from independent practice

Seating can be easily altered to create buzz groups

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Question 12

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The advantages of cluster seating include all of the following EXCEPT

Allows for hands-on learning

Facilitates group work and activities

Facilitates learning from others and peer education

Arrangement distracts from the ability to practice independently

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PartialQuestion 13

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Read the passage below and then match the description to the correct stage of the Health Belief Model. ‘The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP), established in 1972, is a cooperative effort among professional and voluntary health agencies, state health departments, and many community groups. The NHBPEP is coordinated and funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. The goal of the NHBPEP is to reduce death and disability related to high blood pressure through community health education. The NHBPEP also strives to achieve the heart disease and stroke Healthy People 2020 objectives for the nation. Strategies to achieve the program goal include developing and disseminating stimulating educational materials and programs that are grounded in a strong science base as well as developing partnerships among the program participants.’

One’s opinion of the effectiveness of actions to the reduce risk or seriousness of high blood pressure

Memory joggers reminding you to take your blood pressure when you visit the drug store

One’s opinion of chances of getting high blood pressure

One’s opinion of the hassle factor of taking the actions to reduce risk and seriousness of high blood pressure

One’s opinion of how serious a condition high blood pressure is and the likely consequences of having high blood pressure

Question 14

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Whereas Albert Bandura names the construct ‘self-efficacy’ in his __________, Icek Ajzen refers to the same concept as ‘perceived behavior control’ in his ____________.

Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory

Transtheoretical Model, Health Belief Model

Social Cognitive Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior

Social Cognitive Theory, Health Belief Model

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Question 15

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Match the assessment with the Phase of PRECEDE in which it takes place.

Phase one

Phase two

Phase three

Phase four

Page: 56

Question 16

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True or False? Cultural competence begins with professionals respecting cultural differences and an understanding that clients' cultures affect their values, beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.

True

False

Page: 82

Question 17

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True or False? A theory serves as a guide for the development of interventions based on the specific concepts identified as influencing factors of the behavior.

True

False

Page: 53

Question 18

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True or False? Expectancies are a value assessment of the positive and negative results of behavior. Individuals strive to minimize negative outcomes and maximize positive ones.

True

False

Page: 66

Question 19

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Exercising to achieve weight loss, prevent heart disease, and lower blood pressure could all be considered which component of the Health Belief Model?

Perceived barriers

Perceived susceptibility

Perceived threats

Perceived benefits

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Question 20

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According to Pike’s Rule, match the time frame with the description.

No session we teach run more than _____ minutes

Methods should be changed at least every ____ minutes

Participants should actively manipulate the content every ___ minutes

Page: 83

Question 21

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_______________ learners use cues from the body language and facial expressions of others to fully understand the subject matter. These learners often think in pictures and learn best from visual displays such as diagrams, illustrations, videos, flip charts, demonstrations, and handouts and by eliciting memories (Wirz, 2004)

Kinesthetic

Auditory

Visual

Gustatory

Page: 79

Question 22

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True or False? Intention, according to the Theory of Planned Behavior (TpB), is assumed to be an immediate antecedent of behavior.

True

False

Page: 65

Question 23

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The Transtheoretical Model is built on the combination of three separate theories or hypothetical truths. Select all that apply.

Decisional Balance

Locus of Control

Stages of Change

Self-Efficacy

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Question 24

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Terry mentions that she has altered her after-school habits. She no longer hangs out at the ice cream shop; she now hangs out at a vegetarian restaurant or a coffee shop. As a result of this change, Terry has made some new friends who are committed to eating healthier foods; they have influenced her food choices. Which theoretical construct best explains the relationship between eating habits and environment?

Self-efficacy

Reciprocal determinism

Behavioral capacity

Observational learning/modeling

Reinforcement

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IncorrectQuestion 25

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True or False? An ecological model considers the intricate interaction among individuals as they relate to each other but it ignores community or societal factors.

True

False

Page: 61

Question 26

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Select the disadvantage of half-circle seating.

Requires a large amount of space

Facilitates class discussions with an understanding that the health educator is the discussion leader

Allows the health educator greater freedom of movement among participants

More relaxed than parallel rows with minimal loss of control by instructor

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Question 27

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Which theory supports the idea that health behavior (good or bad) can be learned by watching others?

Stages of Change

Diffusion of Innovation

Social Learning/Social Cognitive

Conditioning

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Question 28

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Theories

Explain the effects of external influences on behavior

Explain the dynamics of health behavior

Identify correct methods to change health behavior

Explain the process of behavior change

Page: 53

Question 29

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In what stage of the Transtheoretical Model does a person actively plan to change?

Precontemplation

Contemplation

Preparation

Action

Page: 63

Question 30

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True or False? The mental/emotional environment can be influenced by the physical environment in which we conduct our classes or workshops. We must do what we can to make the total environment as pleasant as possible.

True

False

Page: 83

Quiz Score: 28.4 out of 30