Chapter 2 pt.1

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Boost Your Self-Efficacy: A Quiz

Welcome to the self-efficacy quiz, designed to test your knowledge on the concepts and applications of self-efficacy theory. This quiz is perfect for individuals interested in understanding their own beliefs in their abilities and how those beliefs impact health behavior changes.

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Which of the following best summarizes the concept of self efficacy theory?

People will repeat something new until they get it right

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

People will try something new if there is a tangible award

People will generally try anything they have not done before

Which of the following is true of the construct of mastery experiences?

It requires an evaluation by others as the extent of the mastery

It is the most effective means by which to increase self efficacy

It is based on people learning from others who have already mastered the behavior

It enables people to keep trying to learn something new even after repeated failures

Of the following, which is an example of using mastery experiences to improve self-efficacy for reducing heart disease risk?

Teaching people how to cook heart healthy meals.

Providing educational materials on physical activity and heart health.

Showing a video on the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.

Having a presentation on lifestyle change led by a speaker who had a heart attack.

Which of the following demonstrates the use of vicarious learning to increase the physical activity self-efficacy of older adults?

A neighborhood walking club.

A yoga class led by an older adult.

A free session with a personal trainer at a gym.

A designated adults-only time to use the high school track.

Self-efficacy is negatively affected when:

The thought of a behavior causes distress.

Important others disagree with a behavior change.

The intention to adopt a new behavior is interrupted by illness.

There is a tangible, observable reward associated with a new behavior.

Which of the following best illustrates the use of self-efficacy theory to increase fruit and vegetable intake in XYZ community?

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

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

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

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

According to the self-efficacy theory construct of physiological and emotional states, people are more likely to attempt a new behavior if:

It requires very little physical exertion.

The person is taught how to control stress beforehand.

Thinking about it is associated with a pleasurable experience.

Depression and any other mood disorders are addressed in advance.

When a woman avoids going for a mammogram because the very thought of being screened for breast cancer frightens her, this may be explained by:

Ineffective vicarious learning.

Inadequate verbal persuasion.

Insuppressible emotional states.

Insufficient mastery experiences.

All of the following explain why people with a high level of self-efficacy are more likely to change unhealthy behaviors EXCEPT that they:

Approach difficult situations with confidence.

Accept their inability to accomplish all their goals.

Do not give up quickly when failure becomes apparent.

Approach a difficult task as a challenge to be overcome, rather than avoided.

Which of the following is an example of what a parent might do to support a child’s self-efficacy for healthy food choices using verbal persuasion?

Remind the child that eating junk food makes them sick.

Praise the child for snacking on fruit instead of candy and chips.

Bring the child to the grocery store and help the child choose healthy snacks.

Identify a person that eats healthy food and tell the child to eat more like that person.

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