You decide to base the evaluation plan of your informatics project on the theory of planned behavior. Which constructs will you use to develop your measurements?
a. Values, normative expectations, others' beliefs, and overall prior knowledge
b. Values, beliefs about self-efficacy, normative beliefs, and intrinsic motivation
c. Values, expectations of others, behaviors, and perceived self-efficacy
d. Habit, normative expectations, beliefs about resources, and overall prior knowledge
ANS: C
The theory of planned behavior focuses on the ability to predict intentions and behavior as a function of beliefs about the value of an outcome, the likelihood that the outcome will occur given the behavior, beliefs about the expectations of others, and self-efficacy beliefs about the personal ability to engage in the activity.
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