PSYC 3110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Health Belief Model, Theory Of Reasoned Action, Condom

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3110
• Professor: Kieran O' Doherty

Document Summary

Question: name five different individual level theories" in the context of approaches to sexual health, and describe at least three common elements of these theories. Theories about individuals actions and choices and implementing interventions usually without their involvement (pre- Psychologist develops theory and tests it on a large sample. Compare to (ex. ) community approaches; policy interventions: health belief model. Likelihood of a behaviour is influenced by cues to action which are reminders/prompts to take action consistent w/ an intention. > cues to action can be internal (ex. feeling tired can cause relaxation) or external (ex. going to the doctors) Appraisal of health threat and coping response serves as a protection motivation to perform an adaptive response or a maladaptive response; which places individual at health risk. Behavioural change is best achieved by appealing to individuals fears: perceived severity of threatened event (ex.