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:

Positive Moods

Emotional states that are characterized by feelings of happiness, contentment, and optimism.

Thursdays

The fifth day of the week following Wednesday and preceding Friday, according to the international standard ISO 8601.

Wednesdays

The fourth day of the week, coming between Tuesday and Thursday.

Sundays

The day of the week following Saturday and preceding Monday, often considered a day of rest or religious observance in many cultures.