Which Statement Is NOT a Valid Criticism of Continuum Theories

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a valid criticism of continuum theories of health behavior?

• A) Continuum theories may lack sociocultural generality.
• B) Continuum theories do not predict behavior over time.
• C) Continuum theories fail to predict specific health behaviors, such as using condoms or receiving vaccinations.
• D) Continuum theories do not include an individual's past behavior as a potential influence on health behaviors.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries.

Physical Activity

An activity that requires bodily movement, producing an increase in heart rate and energy expenditure beyond resting levels.

Prevention Strategy

A plan or approach designed to avert or reduce the risk of diseases and other health problems before they occur.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that plays a crucial role in maintaining normal fluid balance and is necessary for proper muscle and nerve function.