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HSCI 437 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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HSCI 437 Exam 1 Questions andAnswers
Intrapersonal Theories - Answer-Health Belief Model
Theory of Planned Behavior
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)
Interpersonal and Community Theories - Answer-Social Cognitive Theory
Diffusion of Innovation
Strategy - Answer-a careful plan or method
Theory - Answer-A theory is a general explanation of why people act or do not act to
maintain and/or promote the health of themselves, their families, organizations and
communities
Theories - Answer-Health Belief Model
Theory of Planned Behavior
Transtheoretical Model
Social Cognitive Theory
Diffusion of Innovation
Health Belief Model (HBM) - Answer-- has to do with beliefs surrounding health
- was one of the first designed to encourage people to take action toward positive health
- emphasizes the role of perceptions of vulnerability to an illness or condition and the
potential effectiveness in treatment of action
- means health ed specialists should consider individual's perception that they're
vulnerable to a negative health condition and the actions on the part of individuals that
could prevent the threat and eliminate possible illness or negative condition
Theory of Planned Behavior (TRA/TPB) - Answer-- based on the assumption that
behavior, or the intention to behave as certain way, is determined by the person's
attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control
- if a person perceives a given outcome will be a positive experience, and that others
positively view it, and that it is not difficult to perform, the person is more likely to exhibit
that behavior
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) - Answer-- based on the assumption that
behavior change is a process and individuals are at varying levels of motivation or
readiness to change
-Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Social Cognitive Theory - Answer-- people not only learn through their own experiences,
but also by observing the actions of others and the results of those actions
, Concepts: Reciprocal determinism, Behavioral capability, Expectations, Reinforcement,
Self-efficacy, Observational Learning
Diffusion of Innovation - Answer-- integrating innovative ideas, products, or best practice
programs into health education initiatives
- Relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, treatability, observability
-innovators, early adopters, early majority adopters, late majority adopters, late adopters
(laggards)
Disparities - Answer-The vast differences that exist between populations in terms of
access to services, morbidity and mortality, etc.
Equality - Answer-The idea of everyone having access to the same resources and
enjoying the same benefits from the community in which they live
Health Equity - Answer-A fair distribution of health outcomes for everyone in a
community.
The lack of health disparities
Social Justice - Answer-Having social, economic, and political equality
Underserved - Answer-Populations that do not have the same amount of resources or
services compared to other populations
Vulnerable Population - Answer-Any population for which a set of characteristics or
circumstances place it at a disadvantage for services, resources, and positive
outcomes.
Cultural Awareness - Answer-the consciousness of cultural similarities and differences
Cultural Sensitivity - Answer-the knowledge that cultural differences exist
Cultural Intelligence - Answer-the capability to function effectively across a variety of
cultural contexts
Cultural Competence - Answer-characteristic of those individuals who hold academic
and interpersonal skills which allow an increased understanding and appreciation of
another groups' differences and similarities
Multiculturalism - Answer-recognition of racial and cultural diversity, respect for the
beliefs and culture of others and a recognition that all members of a society have
contributions to make for its betterment
Three Areas to increase Cultural Competence - Answer-- Heighten Personal Awareness
- Transfer Personal Knowledge into Professional Settings
- Create an Inclusive Environment
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