Health Sciences 4202A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Psychodrama, Health Promotion, Theory Of Reasoned Action
17 Oct 2016
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This chapter discusses the theory of reasoned action (tra) and its newer, more evolved version, the theory of planned behavior (tpb). The salient feature of both theories is their claim that behavioral. Both theories contend that people consider the implications of their intention is the most important determinant of behavior. actions before deciding to engage in or refrain from any given behavior. They emphasize the role of thought in decision making about engaging in behaviors. The tra states that a person"s intention is determined by two antecedents, one compromising personal factors and the other social influence. However, it is not assumed that these beliefs and attitudes are necessarily reasonable or correct, which is why it is not called the theory of reasonable behavior. The tpb adds a third predictor, that of control over the behavior. Martin fishbein, a social psychologist, examined the relationship between beliefs and attitudes.
