Which Theory Emphasizes the Importance of Perceived Susceptibility to a Health

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which theory emphasizes the importance of perceived susceptibility to a health threat,perceived severity of the threat,and perceived benefits of treatment?

• A) health belief model
• B) theory of planned behavior
• C) prototype/willingness theory
• D) transtheoretical model

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