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| Set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables in order to explain and predict the events or situations. |
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| building blocks/primary elements of a theory |
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| concepts developed or adopted for use in a particular theory . key concepts of a theory |
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| operational forms of constructs [practical use] |
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| generalized, hypothetical descriptions, used to analyze or explain something |
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| which theories belong to the individual/intrapersonal category of theories? |
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| stimulus response, health belief model, theory of reasoned action and planned behavior, transtheoretical model stages of change |
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| help describe factors influencing behavior and why the behavior exists. They provide a framework for determining modifiable factors like knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, social support and lack of resources. ex: health belief model, theory of planned behavior |
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| guides development of interventions. |
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| which theories belong to the interpersonal category? |
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| social cognitive theory, social support.social networks |
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| what are the 6 constructs of the health belief model |
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| perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, self-efficacy |
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| what are the five stages of change? |
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| precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance |
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| what are the 4 main concepts of the theory of planned behavior |
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| behavioral intention, attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control |
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| what are the 7 main concepts of the social cognitive theory |
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| reciprocal determinism, behavioral capability, expectations, self-efficacy, emotion response, observational learning, reinforcements |
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| what are the 4 main characteristics of social networks |
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| reciprocity, intensity, complexity, density |
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