Question

1.

Which of the theories below takes into account the fact that for many health behaviors, behavior-specific knowledge and information is necessary in order to successfully change a health behavior?

	A.	Theory of Reasoned Action
	B.	Theory of Planned Behavior
	C.	Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model

2.

An individual’s perception of their own ability to successfully accomplish a specific task is referred to as:

	A.	Outcome expectations
	B.	Self-efficacy
	C.	Facilitators of change
	D.	Barriers to change

3.

An important reason that we study theory is because of its value in doing which of the following:

	A.	Knowledge of theory often gives a good impression to future employers as it shows one’s ability to understand complex issues and constructs
	B.	Theory is the only real tool one needs in order to create successful intervention programs, making it the most important class you will ever take
	C.	You have to understand how theorists’ minds work, through the understanding of the theories they write, in order to win arguments with them about how ridiculous they are being when coming up with these theories
	D.	Theory helps to guide and organize our knowledge of potential modifiable factors that may be addressed through education, interventions or health promotion programs

Answer 1

1. C. Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model

The Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model emphasizes on three potential factors that effect behavior changes. One of the three factor is the knowledge and Information about the particular behavior which is considered very necessary in order to successfully change a health behavior. The second factor is individual's motivation followed by necessary behavioral skills.

Theory of Reasoned Action emphasizes on the intentions of the individual to bring the change in his behavior while Theory of Planned Behavior emphasizes on one's beliefs to adaopt particular change. Both differs from the IMB model as they do not require specific knowledge and information to bring a behavior change.

2. B. Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy is an individual’s perception of their own ability to successfully accomplish a specific task.

Outcome expectancies refers to the assumed consequences of engaging in a behavior change which can be either positive or negative for the individual. A facilitators of change is an individual who can potentially recognize the opportunities, make appropriate strategy and improve the outcome of the behavior change. Barriers to change are simply the factors that resist or challanges the path of a behavirol change.

3. D. Theory helps to guide and organize our knowledge of potential modifiable factors that may be addressed through education, interventions or health promotion programs

Theories are not the only real tool to create a successful intervention programs and there are other important factors too like practical knowledge and appropriate skills. In fact they are not meant to understand the how theorists’ minds work and consider them ridiculous. Lastly they are not meant to put a good impression on other's mind. Theories shapes an individual's mind and provide them with the right direction to organize their knowledge and enhance productivity.