2.2. Components of PMT

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk appraisal?

   Hint

   Think about assessing dangers in your daily life.

2. 2.

   Define self-efficacy.

   Hint

   Consider how confident you feel about completing tasks.

3. 3.

   What does risk appraisal assess?

   • Perceived rewards of a behavior
   • Potential risks associated with a behavior
   • The financial cost of behavior change

   Hint

   Focus on what the term 'appraisal' means in this context.

4. 4.

   True or False: Self-efficacy only refers to past experiences.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if it relates to your current or past ability.

5. 5.

   You are advising a community on installing soundproof homes due to increased noise pollution. Analyze the risk appraisal process they will undergo.

   Hint

   Consider what might motivate the community to take action.

6. 6.

   A school faces declining enrollment due to unsafe conditions. Evaluate how protective motivation theory can be applied to increase motivation for investment in safety improvements.

   Hint

   Explore how each component could influence school administration decisions.