Which of the Following Behaviors Would Be Considered an Example

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors would be considered an example of nonadherence?

• A) eating an unhealthy diet
• B) exercising excessively
• C) failing to finish taking prescription medication once symptoms disappear
• D) chewing tobacco

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

Personal Factors

Characteristics or attributes of an individual, including personality traits, beliefs, and physical attributes, that can influence their behavior and experiences.

Attitude

A psychological construct representing an individual’s degree of like or dislike, favor or disfavor, towards a person, object, or idea.

Beliefs

Convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, especially without empirical evidence.