Chap.5 pt.2
Attribution Theory in Health Behaviors
Test your knowledge of attribution theory and its relevance to health behaviors with this engaging quiz! Understand how perceptions of cause and control can influence behavior change and health outcomes.
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Explore the relationship between causality, behavior, and health
- Perfect for students and health professionals alike
According to attribution theory, it’s critical to know the cause of a behavior in order to know if the behavior can be changed.
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When a health problem has an external locus of causality that is controllable but unstable, it is unlikely to be changed.
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Attribution theory is specifically used to explain the causes of unhealthy behaviors.
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Complying with the American Heart Association’s recommendation to replace saturated fat with healthier fats to lower cardiovascular disease risk is an example of a behavior with an external locus of causality.
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Locus of causality is important because it influences how other people react to the outcome of an illness or a behavior.
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The construct of stability in attribution theory refers to the extent to which the underlying cause of a behavior can be consistently predicted.
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According to attribution theory, personal attributes are the basis of all behavior.
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Attribution theory came from the desire to understand the basis of success and failure.
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For a behavior with an external locus of causality, the foci of change are interpersonal factors.
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According to attribution theory, it is important to identify behavioral causes at the individual level because the same behavior may result from different causes for different people.
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