Which Is True of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) ?

• A) The TPB integrates stages of change and processes of change and describes behavior change as a process of passing through a sequence of distinct motivational stages.
• B) The TPB posits an individual's health behavior is directly influenced by intention to engage in that specific behavior.
• C) The TPB proposes that cognitive factors influence an individual's decision to make and maintain a specific health behavior change.
• D) The TPB describes the dynamic interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment and how each aspect affects behavior change.
• E) The TPB is based on the premise that many behaviors are learned, so it is possible to learn new ones.

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Definitions:

Learners

Individuals engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values, through study, experience, or teaching.

Punished

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on a behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Dependent Variable

In a scientific experiment, the variable that is tested and measured to see if it is influenced by the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In scientific research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.