Bandura's theory of self-efficacy described people's response to health-related behaviors. Which of the following was a major premise of this theory?
a. Patients will take responsibility for their health if they understand the risks and benefits.
b. A "cue to action" is a powerful motivator for changing health behavior.
c. Belief in self as having the ability to improve health is important in changing health behaviors.
d. Health is genetically predetermined and cannot be influenced by an individual's actions or beliefs.
ANS: C
A
Understanding the risk does not always motivate patients to change their behavior.
B
A "cue to action" was described by Rosenstock as a motivating factor in changing behavior.
C
Bandura's theory of self-efficacy states that belief in one's self-efficacy leads to efforts to change.
D
Bandura believed that individuals could change their health practices if they believed they could.
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