Describe the Following Techniques: the Behavioral Interview, Self-Monitoring, Use of

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Essay

Describe the following techniques: the behavioral interview, self-monitoring, use of
PDAs (e.g., smart phones), direct observation, behavioral rating scales.

Recognize the criticisms of the healthcare public/private model.

Acknowledge the role of competence in health policy for nurses and nursing students.

Differentiate between key healthcare programs and their target populations.

Identify factors contributing to the rise of alternative healthcare facilities.

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Definitions:

Health Program

A planned set of activities aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being and preventing illness.

Theory Of Reasoned Action

Fishbein and Ajzen’s theory of the relationship between attitudes and behaviour. A specific attitude that has normative support predicts an intention to act, which then predicts actual behaviour.

Person's Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Intentions To Act

The motivational factors that influence an individual's decision to engage in a particular behavior, strongly predicting the likelihood of performing the behavior.