The Health Belief Model Proposes That ____

question 16

Multiple Choice

The health belief model 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 behavior determine whether we do (or do not do)that behavior
• C)our beliefs about what others are doing vis-à-vis their health (whether accurate or not)guide our health-related behavior
• D)we form our health beliefs by relying too much on what feels good either psychologically or physically

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial stages of human development.

Development

The process of growth and change that humans go through over their lifetime, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects.

Toddlerhood

The stage of child development that occurs from approximately 1 to 3 years of age, characterized by rapid growth in motor skills, language, and independence.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently, often associated with the freedom to act according to one's own will.