The Health Belief Model Discussed in the Text Proposes That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The health belief model discussed in the text proposes that ____.

• A)we form our health beliefs on the basis of observational information and our sense of self-efficacy
• B)our beliefs about the effectiveness, ease, and consequences of doing (or not doing) a certain behaviour determine whether we do (or do not do) that behaviour
• C)our beliefs about what others are doing relating to their health (whether accurate or not) guide our health-related behaviour
• D)we form our health beliefs by relying too much on what 'feels good' either psychologically or physically

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Definitions:

Cognitive Reappraisal

A strategy involving changing one's interpretation or emotional response to a situation in order to alter its emotional impact.

Self-Regulatory Perseveration

The continuous effort to control one's thoughts, emotions, and actions, even in challenging situations that require sustained self-discipline.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy, often accompanied by physical symptoms.

Goal

An objective or desired result that a person or a system aims to achieve, often within a specific time frame.