A Number of Successful Psychosocial Interventions Designed to Modify High-Risk

question 22

Multiple Choice

A number of successful psychosocial interventions designed to modify high-risk sexual behaviors derive from _____ theory,which emphasizes reciprocally determined relationships among environmental events,internal processes,and behavior.

• A) prospect
• B) self-efficacy
• C) social-cognitive
• D) reasoned-action

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Definitions:

Utilitarian

Pertaining to or advocating the philosophy that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Social Motives

Social motives are the psychological reasons behind individuals' desires to form and maintain relationships, participate in social groups, and seek acceptance and approval from others.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, typically leading to anxiety or behavioral change.