Walden HLTH6038/HLTH8038E Module 1 Quiz Latest 2024

HLTH-6038-1/HLTH-8038E-1 Health Behavior Theory-Spring 2024

Module 1 Quiz

Question 1

A community level theory focuses on public policy.

  True

  False

Question 2

The terms model and theory can be used interchangeably, as they both have the same meaning.

  True

  False

Question 3

Most health behaviors are driven by education alone.

  True

  False

Question 4

Repeated observation of higher rates of injury among teen athletes during practices with minimal attention to safety equipment use and lower rates during games with maximum attention to safety equipment use leads to the conclusion that safety equipment prevents injury is an example of:

  Selective reasoning

  Inductive reasoning

  Deductive reasoning

  Attentive reasoning

Question 5

Which of the following best summarizes a theory’s “concept?”

  It is the way in which the theory is used

  It is the foundation or idea underlying the theory

  It is the outcome expected from using the theory

  It is the operationalization of the constructs

Question 6

Theories

  come from a need to solve a problem.

  are tested and become laws.

  cannot be changed once developed.

  determine cause and effect.

 Question 7

Lowering sodium intake reduces stroke risk. Stroke risk is highest among people with high blood pressure. Lower sodium diets help control high blood pressure. This is an example of:

  Selective reasoning

  Inductive reasoning

  Deductive reasoning

  Attentive reasoning

 Question 8

The Self-Efficacy Theory construct of mastery experiences explains that people will try to do new something if it is similar to something they already do well.

  True

  False

 Question 9

When anxiety results from thinking about engaging in a behavior, chances are people will avoid engaging in the behavior.

  True

  False

 Question 10

Learning a new behavior that is similar to one already known increases self-efficacy.

  True

  False

Question 11

According to Self-Efficacy Theory, efficacious people see difficult tasks as threats and avoid them.

  True

  False

Question 12

Which of the following best summarizes the concept of the Self-Efficacy Theory?

  People will generally try anything they haven’t done before.

  People will only attempt to do what they think they can do.

  People will try something new if there is a tangible reward.

  People will repeat something new until they get it right.

Question 13

Which construct of the Self-Efficacy Theory would you use to explain behavior based on past success engaging in a similar behavior?

  Verbal persuasion

  Somatic and emotional states

  Mastery experiences

  Vicarious experiences 

Question 14

Which construct of Self-Efficacy Theory would you use to explain behavior based on the support we get from others.

  Verbal persuasion

  Somatic and emotional states

  Mastery experiences

  Vicarious experiences

 Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the use of Self-Efficacy Theory to increase fruit and vegetable intake in XYZ community.

  Hold a farmers’ market in a location accessible by public transportation so those without a car can participate.

  Offer vegetarian cooking classes at a local restaurant so residents can practice preparing new foods.

  Send a brochure to community residents with information about how many daily servings of fruit and vegetables they need each so they can make the changes.

  Start a community garden so the residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables.