Understanding the Theory of Planned Behaviour

What does the 'attitude towards behaviour' refer to in the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• The belief that one can control their behaviour

• The positive or negative evaluation of performing the behaviour

• The influence of others on one's behaviour

• The intention to perform a behaviour

Which of the following best describes 'subjective norms' in the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• The perceived ease or difficulty of performing the behaviour

• The individual's intention to perform a behaviour

• The social pressure one feels to perform or not perform a behaviour

• The actual performance of the behaviour

What is 'perceived behavioural control' in the context of the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• The actual control one has over a behaviour

• The belief in one's ability to perform a behaviour

• The intention to engage in a behaviour

• The influence of others on one's behaviour

In the Theory of Planned Behaviour, what does 'behavioural intention' indicate?

• The actual performance of the behaviour

• The perceived social pressure to perform a behaviour

• The motivation or plan to perform a behaviour

• The evaluation of the behaviour as good or bad

Which of the following is an example of 'actual behaviour' in the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• Planning to exercise three times a week

• Feeling confident about exercising

• Exercising three times a week

• Believing that friends think exercising is important

How can the Theory of Planned Behaviour be applied in health psychology?

• By predicting the weather patterns

• By understanding and changing health-related behaviours

• By calculating the nutritional value of food

• By measuring the physical fitness of individuals

Which component of the Theory of Planned Behaviour is most directly related to the influence of peers and family?

• Attitude towards behaviour

• Subjective norms

• Perceived behavioural control

• Behavioural intention

What role does 'perceived behavioural control' play in predicting actual behaviour?

• It has no role in predicting actual behaviour

• It directly influences the intention to perform a behaviour

• It only affects the attitude towards the behaviour

• It is irrelevant to the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• Attitude towards behaviour

• Subjective norms

• Perceived behavioural control

• Emotional intelligence

In the context of health psychology, how can 'behavioural intention' be increased according to the Theory of Planned Behaviour?

• By ignoring social influences

• By enhancing perceived behavioural control and positive attitudes

• By reducing the importance of subjective norms

• By focusing solely on actual behaviour