Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor in Social

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor in social cognitive theory that has been linked to successful AIDS intervention programs?

• A) stage of readiness to change one's behaviors
• B) perceived social norms regarding HIV risk-reducing behaviors
• C) self-efficacy beliefs regarding avoiding unsafe behaviors
• D) social skills in negotiating risky behaviors

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Definitions:

Descriptive Diagnostic Criteria

Guidelines used in psychiatry that outline the specific symptoms and features used to diagnose mental health disorders.

Clusters

In psychology, clusters refer to groups of disorders categorized together based on common characteristics or symptoms, often used in the classification of personality disorders.

Essential Features

Characteristics that are necessary and defining for a concept, condition, or object.

Signs

Objective indicators of a medical condition that can be observed or measured by someone other than the patient.