A Nurse Is Using the Theory of Reasoned Action When

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the theory of reasoned action when working with a client to exercise on a regular basis. Which of the following would be the easiest way for the nurse to determine if the client will engage in this activity?

• A) The client's intention to exercise regularly
• B) The client's perception of the threat of illness if he doesn't exercise regularly
• C) Society's emphasis on the importance of regular exercise
• D) The pros and cons of regular exercise

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which general principles are inferred from specific observations.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person’s mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Natural Concepts

Mental representations of objects and events drawn from our experiences in the world rather than defined by a set of specific rules.

Formal Concepts

Mentally constructed categories defined by set rules or criteria, used in logical reasoning and cognitive processes.