Persuasion Theories in Health Quiz

Which of the following is a key component of the Health Belief Model?

• Social norms

• Perceived susceptibility

• Cognitive dissonance

• Emotional appeal

What does the Theory of Planned Behaviour suggest is a predictor of health-related behaviour?

• Genetic predisposition

• Intention

• Environmental factors

• Emotional intelligence

Which theory emphasises the role of observational learning in health behaviour change?

• Health Belief Model

• Social Cognitive Theory

• Theory of Planned Behaviour

• Elaboration Likelihood Model

In the context of the Elaboration Likelihood Model, what is the central route to persuasion?

• Persuasion through emotional appeal

• Persuasion through logical argument and evidence

• Persuasion through social pressure

• Persuasion through repeated exposure

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the Transtheoretical Model of Change?

• Precontemplation

• Contemplation

• Action

• Reflection

What is the primary focus of the Protection Motivation Theory in health persuasion?

• Enhancing self-efficacy

• Reducing perceived barriers

• Increasing perceived severity and vulnerability

• Promoting social support

Which theory suggests that people are more likely to adopt a health behaviour if they believe they have the ability to perform it?

• Health Belief Model

• Social Cognitive Theory

• Theory of Reasoned Action

• Protection Motivation Theory

According to the Theory of Reasoned Action, what two factors determine behavioural intention?

• Attitudes and subjective norms

• Perceived barriers and benefits

• Self-efficacy and outcome expectations

• Emotional responses and cognitive dissonance

Which of the following is a criticism of the Health Belief Model?

• It overemphasises the role of social influences

• It does not account for emotional factors

• It lacks empirical support

• It is too complex to apply in practice

What is the role of self-efficacy in the Social Cognitive Theory?

• It determines the perceived severity of a health threat

• It influences the likelihood of adopting a health behaviour

• It predicts the social norms surrounding a behaviour

• It measures the emotional appeal of a health message