Social and Behavioral Theories

4. A strategy in behavioral interventions that involves making small, achievable goals
5. The process of guiding people through different readiness levels in behavior change
10. The ability to control one's own behaviors for long-term health benefits
12. The name of the model used to help guide smoking cessation efforts
13. The process of tailoring messages and interventions to fit an individual’s specific needs
14. A major social and behavioral science theory that involves observational learning and self-efficacy
15. A systematic way of understanding events, behaviors, and situations
16. A public health intervention should target not just individuals but also this level
17. The belief in one's ability to take action
19. A construct in the Health Belief Model related to perceived seriousness of a health condition
20. The group of theories that focus on explaining why behaviors occur

1. The theoretical approach that emphasizes changing policies and environments to support behavior change
2. The perspective that considers multiple levels of influence on health behaviors
3. The theory that states behavior is influenced by personal, behavioral, and environmental factors
6. A psychological discipline that contributes to social and behavioral theories
7. A model that helps explain why people do or do not practice health-promoting behaviors
8. A factor that influences whether someone takes health action, such as a reminder
9. The belief that an intervention will reduce the threat of a health issue
11. One of the key constructs in Social Cognitive Theory, referring to learning by watching others
18. The process of reinforcing positive behaviors through rewards or consequences