Chap.4 pt.2

A visually engaging illustration depicting health behavior change concepts, including cues to action, perceived barriers, and health belief model themes, with diverse individuals in different settings (e.g., gym, park, home)

Understanding Behavior Change

Test your knowledge on the principles of behavior change and the health belief model! This quiz will challenge your understanding of key concepts that contribute to effective health behavior modifications.

Whether you're a student, health professional, or just curious, you can:

Evaluate your comprehension of behavior change theories
Learn about perceived barriers and cues to action
Discover insights into health behavior influences

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MotivatingMind42

Before behavior change can occur, the benefits of change have to outweigh the barriers to change.

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Modifying variables are those things people think are preventing them from changing their behavior.

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The construct of perceived barriers explains why people do not change their behavior even though they believe the change is for the best.

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Even when people think a new behavior is beneficial to their health, they generally will not attempt to change their old behavior unless they believe they have the ability to perform the new behavior.

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Cues to action are the internal prompts that move people to change their behavior.

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An example of a cue to action for rabies prevention is a reminder text from the health department that a pet’s license is due for renewal.

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One’s perception of vulnerability to a disease is the most likely of all the constructs to impede behavior change.

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Health behavior, according to the health belief model, is influenced by demographics.

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When developing behavior change programs based on the health belief model, it’s necessary to address the environmental factors contributing to the perception of disease risk and benefits of adopting risk-reducing behaviors for behavior to change.

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Chap.4 pt.2

Understanding Behavior Change

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