Question

Compare the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior to the Health Behavior Model. How would you convince the developer that the Theory of Reasoned Action/Theory of Planned Behavior might better predict behavior that the Health Behavior Model?

Answer 1

1The theory of Planned behaviour/Reasoned action is based on the belief that behaviour is determined by intentions and attitudes and by the subjective norms and it was then later expanded to Theory of Planned Behaviour.Therefore both the models on logical and reasoning decisions are done to engage in specific behaviours ,by frequent evaluation of the information available to them.It is also based on the concept of behavioural control and it is similar to self efficacy.The main difference between them is that planned behsaviour includes behavioural control inaddition to other determinants.But Health behaviour model is based on six factors such as percieved susceptibility,percieved sevirity,percieved benefits,percieved barriers and cues to action.It is based n the persons beliefs and actions regarding their health and wellbeing.

2.Through the 6 elements of health behaviour model