The Health Belief Model States That the Practice of a Particular

question 7

Multiple Choice

The health belief model states that the practice of a particular health behaviour is a function of

• A) an individual's attitudes about a health behaviour, subjective normative beliefs, and self-efficacy.
• B) the fact that messages that emphasize potential problems should work better for behaviours that have uncertain outcomes.
• C) an individual's beliefs in a specific health threat and beliefs that a specific health behaviour can reduce that threat.
• D) perceived self-efficacy and perceived invulnerability.
• E) an individual's beliefs that he or she, rather than powerful others or chance, is in control of his or her own health.

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