SOC AD Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A theoretical framework was specified, and more than half the theoretical constructs were measured and explicitly tested, or two or more theories were compared to one another in a study
  2. 6. Author-Philosopher who noted “Social science theories are better understood as models that work in a limited range of settings, rather than laws of science which hold and apply universally“
  3. 7. The extent to which it conforms to observable reality when empirically tested.
  4. 8. The adequacy of a theory is most often assessed in terms of its ______________ in fitting with prevailing theories in the field.
  5. 13. Supervising and controlling personal actions presents numerous challenges.
  6. 14. Perceived likelihood of experiencing a negative health outcome
  7. 16. A theoretical framework was specified, and several of the constructs were applied in components of the study .
  8. 17. Perception of ability to perform tasks required to initiate behavior change
  9. 19. The key Social Cognitive Theory construct of _____________________ means that a person can be both an agent for change and a responder to change. Thus, changes in the environment, the examples of role models, and reinforcements can be used to promote healthier behavior.
  10. 20. A theoretical model that proposed that people are at different stages of readiness to adopt healthful behaviors.
Down
  1. 1. The term for external events or information that motivate a person to take health-related action.
  2. 2. Ongoing practice of new, healthier behavior.
  3. 4. Perception of social pressure to engage or not engage in a behavior.
  4. 5. The misconception that one research method is inherently better than another.
  5. 9. A more recently added core construct of the Health Belief Model.
  6. 10. A stage of change where an individual is actively modifying behavior.
  7. 11. The approach that recognizes both qualitative and quantitative research as valid.
  8. 12. A structured set of concepts, definitions, and propositions designed to explain or predict events, behaviors, or situations by identifying relationships among variables​.
  9. 15. The key factor in determining whether a research method is suitable for a problem.
  10. 18. The idea that what is best for individuals may not be best for the population.