Psychology 3723F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Theory Of Reasoned Action, Condom, Psych

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3723F/G
• Professor: Corey Issacs

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Theory of reasoned action was developed to predict reasoned, deliberative behavior the immediate predictor of individuals behavior is their intention. Intentions were determined by two factors attitudes and subjective norms. The attitude component refers to the individual"s attitude toward the behavior, whether the person thinks that performing the behavior is good or bad. Subjective norms refer to the perceived social pressure to perform or not perform the behavior. Perceived behavioral control: individual"s perceptions about whether they possess the resources and opportunities required to perform the behavior: this lead ajzen to name the revised model the theory of planned behavior. Consistent with the model, behavioral intentions were predicted by both attitudes toward condom use and subjective norms about condom use. Attitudes toward condom use were predicted by behavioral beliefs and subjective norms were predicted by normative beliefs. The variables showed the expected pattern of relations. 4 questions stemmed from the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned.